Founded in 1974, Universidad Autónoma del Noreste (Autonomous University of Noreste) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Matamoros (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tamaulipas. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Múzquiz, Monclova, Piedras Negras, Sabinas, Saltillo, Torreón. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma del Noreste (UANE) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma del Noreste (UANE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UANE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.