Established in 1960, Taipei Medical University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban 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 Medical University (TMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Taipei Medical University (TMU) 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 62 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 20-30% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TMU 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, as well as administrative services.