Founded in 2006, Universidad Privada San Carlos (San Carlos Private University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Puno (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education of Peru), Universidad Privada San Carlos (UPSC) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Privada San Carlos (UPSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.