Established in 2010, Universidad Privada de la Selva Peruana (Private University of the Peruvian Jungle) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Iquitos (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Loreto. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Privada de la Selva Peruana (UPS) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Privada de la Selva Peruana (UPS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.