Established in 2003, Universidad Nicaragüense de Ciencia y Tecnología (Nicaraguan University of Science and Technology) 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 Nicaragüense de Ciencia y Tecnología (UCYT) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Nicaragüense de Ciencia y Tecnología (UCYT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCYT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.