Established in 2000, Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo (Inter-American University for Development) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Tlalnepantla (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. This institution also has a branch campus in 43 other locations. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo (UNID) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo (UNID) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UNID also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.