Established in 1995, National Penghu University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Magong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Penghu County. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Penghu University of Science and Technology (NPU) is a small coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Penghu University of Science and Technology (NPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.