Founded in 1998, Universidad Salesiana de Bolivia (Salesian University of Bolivia, La Paz) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of La Paz (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Camiri. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Salesiana de Bolivia (USB) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Salesiana de Bolivia (USB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. USB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.