Founded in 1997, Universidad del Centro del Bajío (University of Central Bajio) is a private higher-education institution located in 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 del Centro del Bajío is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad del Centro del Bajío offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universidad del Centro del Bajío also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.