Established in 1949, National Taipei University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Taipei City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Taipei. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Taipei University (NTPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Taipei University (NTPU) 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NTPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.