Established in 1983, Universitas Medan Area (University of Medan Area) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Medan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), North Sumatra.  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 Medan Area (UMA) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitas Medan Area (UMA) 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 37 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 