Established in 1939, Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (School of Banking and Commerce) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (EBC) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Escuela Bancaria y Comercial (EBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. EBC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.