Established in 1964, Yuanpei University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Hsinchu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hsinchu County.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), Yuanpei University (YPU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yuanpei University (YPU) 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 in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 