Established in 1981, Universidade de Macau (University of Macau) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Macau (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Macao.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Gabinete do Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Macau (Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Macao), Universidade de Macau (UM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade de Macau (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 39 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 