Founded in 2011, Universidad Tecnológica de Parral (Technological University of Parral) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Hidalgo del Parral (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Chihuahua. This institution also has a branch campus in Balleza. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad Tecnológica de Parral (UTP) is a very small coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica de Parral (UTP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Mexican higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UTP 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.