Founded in 2003, Universidad ESAN (ESAN University) 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 ESAN (UE) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad ESAN (UE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. UE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.