Established in 2001, Asia University, Taiwan is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Taichung City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Taichung. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Asia University, Taiwan (AU) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Asia University, Taiwan (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AU 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.