Founded in 1980, Universitas Muria Kudus (University of Muria Kudus) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kudus (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Central Java. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muria Kudus (UMK) is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Muria Kudus (UMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 42 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 50-60% making this Indonesian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.