Founded in 1955, Chung Yuan Christian University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Taoyuan City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Taoyuan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Nondenominational religion. Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) 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 65 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on 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. 