Established in 1951, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (Autonomous University of Querétaro) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Querétaro (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Queretaro. This institution also has a branch campus in San Juan del Río. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) is a medium-sized coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 71 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.