Founded in 1974, Payap University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Chiang Mai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Payap University (PYU) is a small coeducational Thai higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Payap University (PYU) 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 48 years old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Thai higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.