Founded in 1981, Universitas Dr. Soetomo (Dr. Soetomo University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Surabaya (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), East Java. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Dr. Soetomo (UNITOMO) is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Dr. Soetomo (UNITOMO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNITOMO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.