University Overview
Established in 1985, Universitas Mercu Buana (Mercu Buana University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Jakarta (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jakarta SCR. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi, Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia), Universitas Mercu Buana (UMB) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Indonesian higher education institution. Universitas Mercu Buana (UMB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 39-year-old Indonesian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Indonesian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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very selective
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| Name (English) | Mercu Buana University |
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| Name | Universitas Mercu Buana |
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| Acronym | UMB |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Motto | Unggul, Terkemuka, Profesional dan Berdaya Saing Global Excellent, Popular, Professiona, World Class |
| Colours | Blue and green |
| Mascot | Gaja-gaji the Elephant |
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| Address | Jalan Raya Meruya Selatan, Kembangan Jakarta 11650 Jakarta SCR Indonesia |
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(21) 584 0816 |
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(21) 584 0813 |
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