Established in 2000, Macau University of Science and Technology is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Macau (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Macao. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Gabinete do Secretário para os Assuntos Sociais e Cultura, Macau (Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Macao), Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 19 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 50-60% making this Macau higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.