Founded in 1994, Universidade Lusófona do Porto (Lusofona University of Porto) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Porto (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade Lusófona do Porto is a coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade Lusófona do Porto offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universidade Lusófona do Porto also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.