Established in 1792, the Universidad de Guadalajara (University of Guadalajara) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guadalajara (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jalisco. This institution also has branch campuses in Ameca, Autlán, Colotlán, Cd. Guzmán, Huentitán El Alto, Ocotlán, Puerto Vallarta, Tepatitlán de Morelos and Zapopan. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Guadalajara (UDG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 231-year-old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Mexican higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDG 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.