Established in 1975, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (Autonomous University of Baja California Sur) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of La Paz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baja California Sur. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 46 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UABCS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.