Established in 1812, Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (Autonomous University of Yucatan) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Mérida (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yucatan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (Secretariat of Public Education, Mexico), Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán (UADY) 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 208 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 