Established in 1979, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang (Muhammadiyah University of Palembang) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Palembang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Sumatra. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.