Established in 1998, Universidad Autonoma de Chinandega (Autonomous University of Chinandega) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Chinandega (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities, Nicaragua), Universidad Autonoma de Chinandega (UACH) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autonoma de Chinandega (UACH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 