Established in 1953, Universidad Santa María (University of Santa María) is a  private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Caracas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio del Poder Popular para Educación Universitaria, Ciencia y Tecnología, Venezuela (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Venezuela), Universidad Santa María (USM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Santa María (USM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 