Established in 1983, Universidad Peruana Unión (Union Peruvian University) is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Juliaca, Tarapoto. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU) is a medium-sized coeducational Peruvian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Universidad Peruana Unión (UPeU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Peruvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UPeU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.