Founded in 2001, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari (Muhammadiyah University of Kendari) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kendari (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Southeast Sulawesi. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.