Established in 1924, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Pingtung City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pingtung County.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) 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 96 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 