Established in 1960, Chung Shan Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Taichung City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Taichung. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU) 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 62 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.