Established in 1967, Universidad Panamericana (Panamerican University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aguascalientes, Zapopan. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Panamericana (UP) is a medium-sized coeducational Mexican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Panamericana (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.