Founded in 2002, Universidad Metropolitana, Nicaragua (Metropolitan University, Nicaragua) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Managua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Metropolitana, Nicaragua (UNIMET) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Metropolitana, Nicaragua (UNIMET) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNIMET also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.