Established in 1957, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (Autonomous University of Coahuila) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Saltillo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Coahuila. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ciudad Acuña, Monclova, Nueva Rosita, Piedras Negras, San Pedro de las Colonias, Saltillo, Torreón. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (UAdeC) 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 65 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAdeC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.