Founded in 1982, Universidad Madero (Madero University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Puebla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Tuxtepec. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Madero (UMAD) is a very small coeducational Mexican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Universidad Madero (UMAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 40 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMAD 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.