Founded in 1956, Providence University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Taichung City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Taichung.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), Providence University (PU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Providence University (PU) 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 64 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 