Founded in 1983, Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu (Muhammadiyah University of Palu) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Palu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Central 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 Palu (UMP) is a small coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu (UMP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 39 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 80-90% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.