Established in 2002, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (University of Malaysia, Pahang) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kuantan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pahang. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Pekan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 18 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 70-80% making this Malaysian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 