Founded in 1962, Universitas Riau (University of Riau) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Pekanbaru (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Riau. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Riau (UNRI) is a very large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Riau (UNRI) 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 59 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 40-50% making this Indonesian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNRI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.