Founded in 1946, Instituto Tecnológico Autonómo de México (Autonomus Institute of Technology of Mexico) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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), Instituto Tecnológico Autonómo de México (ITAM) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Instituto Tecnológico Autonómo de México (ITAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ITAM 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.