Established in 2002, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (University of Malaysia, Pahang) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kuantan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pahang. This institution also has a branch campus in Pekan. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) is a medium-sized coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 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 20 years old Malaysian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Malaysian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.