Founded in 1959, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (Autonomous University of Zacatecas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Zacatecas (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Jalpa, Jerez, Fresnillo, Tlaltenango, Uaz Siglo XXI, Villa de Cos, Calera de Victor Rosales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 60 years old 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 