Established in 1952, Universidad Simón Bolivar (Simón Bolívar University, Mexico) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Simón Bolivar (USB) is a very small coeducational Mexican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Simón Bolivar (USB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 70 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. USB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.