Founded in 1996, Universidad Partenón Cozumel A.C. (Parthenon University of Cozumel) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Cozumel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Quintana Roo. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Partenón Cozumel A.C. (UPC) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Partenón Cozumel A.C. (UPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.