Founded in 1962, Universitas Mataram (University of Mataram) is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Mataram (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), West Nusa Tenggara. This institution also has a branch campus in Praya. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Mataram (UNRAM) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Mataram (UNRAM) 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 59 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 50-60% making this Indonesian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNRAM 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.