Established in 1998, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Islamic Science University of Malaysia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Nilai (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Negeri Sembilan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) 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 22 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 