Established in 2004, Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México (Polytechnic University of the Valley of Mexico) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tultitlán (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Estado de Mexico. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México (UPVM) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México (UPVM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Mexican higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPVM 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.