Founded in 1997, Universidad Privada de Irapuato (Private University of Irapuato) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Irapuato (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Guanajuato. This institution also has a branch campus in Salamanca. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Privada de Irapuato (UPI) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Privada de Irapuato (UPI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.