Established in 1985, Universidad Privada de Tacna (Private University of Tacna) is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Tacna (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Capanique. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Peru (Ministry of Education, Peru), Universidad Privada de Tacna (UPT) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Privada de Tacna (UPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 