Established in 1948, Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua (Chihuahua Institute of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chihuahua (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua (ITCH) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Instituto Tecnológico de Chihuahua (ITCH) 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 74 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ITCH 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.