Founded in 1981, Universitas Jabal Ghafur (Jabal Ghafur University) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Pidie (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Aceh. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Jabal Ghafur (UNIGHA) is a small coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Jabal Ghafur (UNIGHA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 40 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Indonesian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIGHA 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.