Established in 1988, Universidad Rural de Guatemala (Rural University of Guatemala) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Guatemala City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guatemala. Officially recognized by the Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad Rural de Guatemala (URG) is a coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad Rural de Guatemala (URG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. URG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.