Established in 1911, National Tsing Hua University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Hsinchu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hsinchu County. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) 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 111 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 40-50% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NTHU 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.