Founded in 1985, Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote (Catholic University Los Angeles of Chimbote) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Chimbote (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ancash. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote (ULADECH) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote (ULADECH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ULADECH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.