Founded in 1974, Payap University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Chiang Mai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand, Payap University (PYU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Payap University (PYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 46 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Thai higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 