Established in 1978, Universidad Mexiquense (Mexiquense University) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Toluca (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Mexiquense is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Mexiquense offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universidad Mexiquense also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.