Established in 1997, Universidad Tecnológica de Cancún (Technological University of Cancun) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Cancún (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Quintana Roo. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Tecnológica de Cancún (UT Cancún) is a small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica de Cancún (UT Cancún) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UT Cancún 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.