Established in 1983, Universidad Multicultural CUDEC (CUDEC Multicultural University) 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. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Multicultural CUDEC (CUDEC) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Multicultural CUDEC (CUDEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CUDEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.