Founded in 1954, Universitas Muslim Indonesia (Muslim University of Indonesia) is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Makassar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Sulawesi. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 68 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 70-80% making this Indonesian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.