Established in 1975, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (Autonomous University of Baja California Sur) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of La Paz (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baja California Sur.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) is a coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 44 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 