Founded in 1968, Universidad de Piura (University of Piura) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Piura (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Lima. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad de Piura (UDEP) is a small coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad de Piura (UDEP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 54 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Peruvian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDEP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.