Established in 1935, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (Autonomous University of Guadalajara) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Zapopan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jalisco. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 87 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAG 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.