Founded in 1812, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Leon. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) is a large coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UNAN-León also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.