Established in 1961, CETYS Universidad (CETYS University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mexicali (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baja California. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), CETYS Universidad (CETYS) is a medium-sized coeducational Mexican higher education institution. CETYS Universidad (CETYS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CETYS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.