Founded in 1981, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Bantul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yogyakarta SR. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 41 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 30-40% making this Indonesian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMY 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.