Founded in 1991, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu (Muhammadiyah University of Bengkulu) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Bengkulu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu (UMB) is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu (UMB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 31 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 90-100% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome 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.