Established in 1972, Universidad de Matanzas (University of Matanzas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Matanzas (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education, Cuba), Universidad de Matanzas (UM) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de Matanzas (UM) 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. 