Founded in 1989, Yuan Ze University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Taoyuan City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Taoyuan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan, Yuan Ze University (YZU) is a medium-sized coeducational Taiwanese higher education institution. Yuan Ze University (YZU) 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. YZU 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.