Founded in 1587, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (Autonomous University of Puebla) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Puebla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tehuacan, Libres, Huauchinango, Tetela de Ocampo. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP) is a very large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 435 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BUAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.