Established in 2001, Universidad Santander (Santander University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Santander (UDES) is a coeducational Panamanian higher education institution. Universidad Santander (UDES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UDES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.