Founded in 1941, University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bacolod City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Visayas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Talisay City , Mansilingan. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (UNO-R) is a large coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos (UNO-R) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. UNO-R also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.