Founded in 2007, Université Catholique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest - Unité Universitaire du Togo (Catholic University of West Africa - University Unit of Togo) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lomé (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Togo (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Togo), Université Catholique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest - Unité Universitaire du Togo (UCAO-UUT) is a coeducational Togolese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest - Unité Universitaire du Togo (UCAO-UUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCAO-UUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.