Established in 1954, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (Autonomous University of Chihuahua) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chihuahua (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ciudad Delicias, Ciudad Juárez, Hidalgo del Parral. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (UACH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 67 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UACH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.