Established in 2007, Universidad Autónoma del Perú (Autonomous University of Peru) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Autónoma del Perú (UAP) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma del Perú (UAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.