Established in 1981, Universidade de Macau (University of Macau) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Macao (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Gabinete do Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Macau (Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of Macao), Universidade de Macau (UM) is a large coeducational Macau higher education institution. Universidade de Macau (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Macau higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.