Founded in 2012, Universidad Global del Cusco (Global University of Cusco) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Cusco (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Global del Cusco (UGC) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Global del Cusco (UGC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UGC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.