Founded in 1922, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Sultan Idris University of Education) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Tanjong Malim (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Perak. This institution also has a branch campus in Slim River. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) is a large coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) 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 99 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 60-70% making this Malaysian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPSI 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.