Founded in 1945, Universidad de Guanajuato (University of Guanajuato) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Guanajuato (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Irapuato, Leon, Celaya, Salamanca, Salvatierra, Silao. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) 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 77 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGto 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.