Established in 1994, Universidad Privada del Norte (Private University of the North) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Trujillo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), La Libertad. This institution also has a branch campus in Cajamarca. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) is a small coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Peruvian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Peruvian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.