Established in 2006, Universidad Autónoma de Ica (Autonomous University of Ica) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Chincha Alta (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ica. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Autónoma de Ica (UAI) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Ica (UAI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UAI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.