Established in 1997, Université Privée de Marrakech (Private University of Marrakech) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Marrakech (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Marrakesh-Safi. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des Cadres (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training of Morocco), Université Privée de Marrakech (UPM) is a coeducational Moroccan higher education institution. Université Privée de Marrakech (UPM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UPM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.