Universidad del Golfo de México Norte (University of the North Gulf of Mexico) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Orizaba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Veracruz. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Córdoba, Cd. Mendoza, Minatitlán, Poza Rica, Tierra Blanca. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad del Golfo de México Norte (UGM) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad del Golfo de México Norte (UGM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UGM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.