Established in 2001, Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec (State University of the Valley of Ecatepec) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ecatepec (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec (UNEVE) is a very small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec (UNEVE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 21 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 20-30% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNEVE 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.