Founded in 1859, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San Luis Potosí (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), San Luis Potosi. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ciudad Valles, Ríoverde, Matehuala. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí (UASLP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 163 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Mexican higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UASLP 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, as well as administrative services.