Established in 2007, Universidad Nacional de Villarrica del Espíritu Santo (National University of Villarrica del Espíritu Santo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Villarrica (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Guaira. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad Nacional de Villarrica del Espíritu Santo (UNVES) is a coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional de Villarrica del Espíritu Santo (UNVES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. UNVES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.