Established in 1976, Instituto de Estudios Universitarios A.C. (Institute of University Studies) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Puebla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Instituto de Estudios Universitarios A.C. is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Instituto de Estudios Universitarios A.C. offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Instituto de Estudios Universitarios A.C. also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.