Established in 1972, Universidad Nacional del Comahue (National University of Comahue) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Neuquén (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Neuquen. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Allen, Bariloche, Choele Choel, Cinco Saltos, Cipolletti, Esquel, General Roca, Puerto Madryn, San Antonio Oeste, San Martín de los Andes, Trelew, Viedma, Villa Regina, Zapala. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura, Ciencia y Tecnología, Argentina (Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology of Argentina), Universidad Nacional del Comahue (UNCo) is a large coeducational Argentine higher education institution. Universidad Nacional del Comahue (UNCo) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UNCo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.