Founded in 1997, Universidad Valle del Momboy (Valle del Momboy University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Valera (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Trujillo. Officially recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Valle del Momboy (UVM) is a coeducational Venezuelan higher education institution. Universidad Valle del Momboy (UVM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Venezuelan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UVM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.