Established in 2009, Universidad Sudamericana (South American University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Pedro Juan Caballero (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Amambay. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad Sudamericana (US) is a coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad Sudamericana (US) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. US also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.