Founded in 1967, Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro (Technological Institute of Querétaro) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Querétaro (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Queretaro. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro (TecNM Querétaro) is a medium-sized coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro (TecNM Querétaro) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. TecNM Querétaro also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.