Founded in 1986, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões (Luís de Camões Autonomous University of Lisbon) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lisbon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Lisboa. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões (UAL) is a coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões (UAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.