Established in 2002, Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Benin (Catholic University of West Africa, Benin) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Cotonou (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Littoral. Officially recognized by the Ministère de lEnseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin), Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Benin (UCAO-BENIN) is a coeducational Beninese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Benin (UCAO-BENIN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. UCAO-BENIN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.