Founded in 2007, Universidade Metodista de Angola (Methodist University of Angola) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Luanda (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, Angola (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of Angola), Universidade Metodista de Angola (UMA) is a large coeducational Angolan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Universidade Metodista de Angola (UMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Angolan higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.