Founded in 1989, Universidad Metropolitana de Monterrey (Monterrey Metropolitan University) 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 Metropolitana de Monterrey (UMM) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Metropolitana de Monterrey (UMM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.