Politécnico de Punta del Este (Polytechnic of Punta del Este) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Maldonado (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación y Cultura, Uruguay (Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay), Politécnico de Punta del Este (PPE) is a coeducational Uruguayan higher education institution. Politécnico de Punta del Este (PPE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. PPE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.