Established in 2011, Universidad Privada Autónoma del Sur (Autonomous Private Southern University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Arequipa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Privada Autónoma del Sur (UPADS) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Privada Autónoma del Sur (UPADS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPADS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.