Established in 1991, Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (Popular University of Nicaragua) 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 Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC) is a coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPONIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.