Founded in 1856, Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (National University of the Altiplano) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Puno (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (UNAP) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Nacional del Altiplano (UNAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 164 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 