Founded in 1969, Universidad Ricardo Palma (Ricardo Palma 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 Ricardo Palma (URP) is a coeducational Peruvian higher education institution. Universidad Ricardo Palma (URP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. URP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.