Founded in 1995, National Chi Nan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Puli (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nantou County. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Chi Nan University (NCNU) is a small coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Chi Nan University (NCNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NCNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.