Established in 1989, Universidad Nueva Esparta (New Sparta University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Caracas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Nueva Esparta (UNE) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Nueva Esparta (UNE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.