Established in 2001, Universitas Malikussaleh (Malikussaleh University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Aceh Utara (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 Malikussaleh (UNIMAL) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Malikussaleh (UNIMAL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. UNIMAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.