Founded in 1969, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Tainan City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tainan.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology (STUST) 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 