Established in 1971, Nan Kai University of Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Caotun (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nantou County. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Nan Kai University of Technology (NKUT) is a coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Nan Kai University of Technology (NKUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. NKUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.