Founded in 1969, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Tainan City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tainan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) is a large coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. STUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.