Established in 1960, Universitas Sriwijaya (Sriwijaya University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Palembang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Sumatra. This institution also has a branch campus in Bukit Besar. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI) is a large coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Sriwijaya (UNSRI) 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 61 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Indonesian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNSRI 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.