Established in 2008, Universitas Putera Batam (University of Putera Batam) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Batam (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Riau Islands. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Putera Batam (UPB) is a small coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Putera Batam (UPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 14 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.