Founded in 1970, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bangi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Selangor. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is a large coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 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 52 years old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UKM 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, as well as administrative services.