Established in 1985, Universidad Privada de Tacna (Private University of Tacna) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Tacna (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Capanique. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Privada de Tacna (UPT) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Privada de Tacna (UPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. UPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.