Founded in 1856, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (National University of the Altiplano) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Puno (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (UNAP) is a small coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (UNAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 166 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.