Established in 1973, Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (Autonomous University of Aguascalientes) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Aguascalientes (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes (UAA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAA 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.