Established in 1989, Sun Moon University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Asan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Chungcheong.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Korea, Sun Moon University (SMU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sun Moon University (SMU) 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 31 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 80-90% making this South Korean higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 