Founded in 1998, Universidad San Francisco de Asís (San Francisco de Asís University) 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 Tupiza. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad San Francisco de Asís (USFA) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad San Francisco de Asís (USFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. USFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.