Founded in 1964, Universitas Merdeka Malang (University of Merdeka Malang) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Malang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), East Java. Officially 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 Merdeka Malang (UNMER Malang) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Merdeka Malang (UNMER Malang) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Indonesian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNMER Malang also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
