Established in 1973, Universidad del Norte A.C. (Northern University A.C.) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Monterrey (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Nuevo Leon. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad del Norte A.C. (UN) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad del Norte A.C. (UN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.