Established in 1986, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Vila Real (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) is a coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UTAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.