Established in 2012, Universidad Marítima del Perú (Maritime University of Peru) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Callao (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Marítima del Perú (UMP) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Marítima del Perú (UMP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UMP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.