Established in 1988, Universidad de Celaya (Celaya University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Celaya (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Guanajuato. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Celaya (UDEC) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Celaya (UDEC) 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 34 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDEC 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.