Founded in 1987, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (Muhammadiyah University of Sidoarjo) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sidoarjo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), East Java. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (UMSIDA) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (UMSIDA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Indonesian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMSIDA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.