Universidad Rural de Guatemala (Urural) is a private university which works towards the conservation of natural resources, without neglecting the dynamic development that is necessary for communities. The University offers degrees which students can apply to careers involved in enhancing the environment and natural resources, including agroecology, environmental engineering, environmental law, and management of renewable natural resources, Urural promotes social intermediation to meet its overall purpose, which is to empower the rural and sustainable development of the country.