Established in 1987, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang (Muhammadiyah University of Kupang) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kupang (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), East Nusa Tenggara. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang (UMK) is a very small coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Kupang (UMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Indonesian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. UMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.