Established in 1956, Universitas Andalas (Andalas University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Padang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Sumatra. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Payakumbuh, Dharmasraya. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Andalas (UNAND) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Andalas (UNAND) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 65 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Indonesian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAND 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.