Founded in 2001, Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang (University Putra Indonesia of Padang Yptk) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Padang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Sumatra. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK Padang also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.