Founded in 1986, Kao Yuan University is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kaohsiung City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kaohsiung. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Kao Yuan University (KYU) is a coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Kao Yuan University (KYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.