Founded in 1953, National Taiwan Ocean University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Keelung (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Keelung County. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) is a medium-sized coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NTOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.