Founded in 1998, Universidad Continental (Continental University) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Huancayo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Junin. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Continental (UC) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Continental (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.