Founded in 1965, Universitas Kristen Maranatha (Maranatha Christian University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bandung (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), West Java. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Kristen Maranatha (MCU) is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Universitas Kristen Maranatha (MCU) 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 in several areas of study. This 56 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MCU 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.