Founded in 1980, National Formosa University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Huwei (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yunlin County.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), National Formosa University (NFU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. National Formosa University (NFU) 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 40 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 