Founded in 1965, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar (Alauddin State Islamic University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Makassar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), South Sulawesi.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi/Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Research and Technology/National Research and Innovation Agency of Republic Indonesia), Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar (UINAM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar (UINAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 