Established in 1899, Soochow University, Taiwan is a private higher-education institution located in the rural 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, Soochow University, Taiwan (SCU) is a coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Soochow University, Taiwan (SCU) 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 122 years old Taiwanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SCU 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.