Founded in 1971, Taipei City University of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban 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, Taipei City University of Science and Technology (TPCU) is a coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Taipei City University of Science and Technology (TPCU) 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 in several areas of study. TPCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.