Founded in 1991, Universidad de Quintana Roo (University of Quintana Roo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Chetumal (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Quintana Roo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cozumel, Playa del Carmen. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Quintana Roo (UQRoo) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Quintana Roo (UQRoo) 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 31 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQRoo 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.