Established in 1919, National Taichung University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Taichung City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Taichung. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Taichung University of Science and Technology (NTCUST) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Taichung University of Science and Technology (NTCUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 103 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NTCUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.