Established in 1985, Universidad Particular de Chiclayo (Private University of Chiclayo) is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Chiclayo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lambayeque. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Particular de Chiclayo (UDCH) is a small coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Particular de Chiclayo (UDCH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDCH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.