Founded in 2011, Universidad María Auxiliadora (María Auxiliadora 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 María Auxiliadora (UMA) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad María Auxiliadora (UMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.