Established in 2005, Université de Mwaro (Mwaro University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Burundi), Université de Mwaro (UM) is a coeducational Burundi higher education institution. Université de Mwaro (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.