Established in 1965, Universitas Sam Ratulangi (Sam Ratulangi University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Manado (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Sulawesi. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Sam Ratulangi (UNSRAT) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Sam Ratulangi (UNSRAT) 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 56 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 20-30% making this Indonesian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNSRAT 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.