Founded in 2002, Universidad para la Investigación Estratégica en Bolivia (University for Strategic Research in Bolivia) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of La Paz (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad para la Investigación Estratégica en Bolivia (U-PIEB) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad para la Investigación Estratégica en Bolivia (U-PIEB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. U-PIEB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.