Founded in 1957, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (Autonomous University of Baja California) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mexicali (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Baja California. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tijuana, Ensenada, Tecate, Rosarito. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) is a very large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 65 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UABC 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.