Established in 1984, Universiti Utara Malaysia (Northern University of Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Sintok (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kedah.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) 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 36 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Malaysian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 