Founded in 1985, Universidad Realística de México (Realistic Universe of México) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Puebla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Realística de México (URM) is a coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Realística de México (URM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. URM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.