Established in 1990, Universidad Científica del Perú (Scientific University of Peru) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Iquitos (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Loreto. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Científica del Perú (UCP) is a small coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Científica del Perú (UCP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UCP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.