Established in 1985, Universitas Mercu Buana (Mercu Buana University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Jakarta (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jakarta SCR. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Mercu Buana (UMB) is a very large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Mercu Buana (UMB) 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 36 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Indonesian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMB 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.