Established in 1988, Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna (Autonomous University of La Laguna) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Torreón (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Coahuila. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Gomez Palacio y LerdoDgo, Matamoros y San Pedro, Coah. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna (UAL) is a very small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna (UAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 33 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.