Founded in 1945, Universidad de Guanajuato (University of Guanajuato) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Guanajuato (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Irapuato, Leon, Celaya, Salamanca, Salvatierra, Silao. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education of Mexico), Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Mexican higher education institution. Universidad de Guanajuato (UGto) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 75 years old Mexican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGto 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.