Founded in 1953, National Taiwan Ocean University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Keelung (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Keelung County.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 67 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Taiwanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 