Established in 1925, Fu Jen Catholic University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of New Taipei City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New Taipei. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Fu Jen Catholic University (FJU) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Fu Jen Catholic University (FJU) 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 97 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FJU 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.