Founded in 1964, Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (Inca Garcilaso de la Vega 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 Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (UIGV) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (UIGV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UIGV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.