Established in 1924, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pingtung City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pingtung County. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) is a medium-sized coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) 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 98 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NPUST 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.