Founded in 1957, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (Muhammadiyah University of Sumatera Utara) is a  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 Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 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 90-100% making this Indonesian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 