Established in 1854, Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo (Chapingo Autonomous University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Texcoco (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Morelia, Teapa, Bermejillo. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo (UACh) is a medium-sized coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo (UACh) 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 168 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UACh 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.