Founded in 1957, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Utara) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North 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 Sumatera Utara (UMSU) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 65 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 90-100% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.