Founded in 1940, Universidad de las Américas A.C. (University of the Americas A.C.) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mexico City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad de las Américas A.C. (UDLA Ciudad de México) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad de las Américas A.C. (UDLA Ciudad de México) 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 80 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Mexican higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 