Established in 1970, University of Aruba is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Oranjestad (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio di Enseñansa, Ciencia y Desaroyo Sostenibel, Aruba (Ministry of Education, Science and Sustainable Development of Aruba), University of Aruba (UA) is a very small coeducational Aruban higher education institution. University of Aruba (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.