Established in 1969, Universidad de Monterrey (University of Monterrey) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of San Pedro Garza García (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nuevo Leon. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDEM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.