Established in 1812, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (Autonomous University of Yucatan) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Mérida (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yucatan. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 210 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UADY 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.