Founded in 2007, Universidad Peruana de Integración Global (Peruvian University of Global Integration) 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 Peruana de Integración Global (UPIG) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Peruana de Integración Global (UPIG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPIG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.