Founded in 1915, National Central University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Taoyuan City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Taoyuan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Central University (NCU) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Central University (NCU) 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 107 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.