Founded in 1962, Universidad de San Martín de Porres (University of San Martín de Porres) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad de San Martín de Porres (USMP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. USMP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.