Established in 2002, Universidad del Istmo, Oaxaca (University of the Isthmus, Oaxaca) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Ciudad Ixtepec (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Oaxaca. This institution also has a branch campus in Tehuantepec. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad del Istmo, Oaxaca (UNISTMO) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad del Istmo, Oaxaca (UNISTMO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNISTMO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.