Founded in 1979, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (University of Malaysia, Terengganu) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kuala Terengganu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Terengganu. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) is a medium-sized coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) 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 43 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMT 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.