Founded in 2009, Universidad Peruana del Centro (Peruvian University of the Center) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Huancayo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Junin. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Peruana del Centro (UPeCEN) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Peruana del Centro (UPeCEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPeCEN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.