Established in 1996, Universidad de la Amazonía Boliviana (Bolivian Amazon University) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Riberalta (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Beni.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education, Bolivia), Universidad de la Amazonía Boliviana (UAB) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de la Amazonía Boliviana (UAB) 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. 