Established in 2012, Universidad Privada Peruano Alemana (German Peruvian Private University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Lima (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Privada Peruano Alemana (UPAL) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Privada Peruano Alemana (UPAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.