Established in 1963, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (State University of Gorontalo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gorontalo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG) is a medium-sized coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Negeri Gorontalo (UNG) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 58 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNG 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.