Established in 1943, Universidad Iberoamericana A.C. (Ibero-American University, Mexico City) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Acapulco, Guadalajara, León, Puebla, Tijuana, Torreón, Oaxaca. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Iberoamericana A.C. (Ibero) is a large coeducational Mexican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Iberoamericana A.C. (Ibero) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 79 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 70-80% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Ibero also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.