Founded in 1957, Ming Chuan University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Taipei City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Taipei. This institution also has a branch campus in Taoyuan and Jinmen. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Ming Chuan University (MCU) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Ming Chuan University (MCU) 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 65 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MCU 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, as well as administrative services.