Established in 1999, Universidad de la Sierra A.C. (Sierra University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Puebla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Huauchinango. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de la Sierra A.C. (USAC) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de la Sierra A.C. (USAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. USAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.