Founded in 1940, National Pingtung University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Pingtung City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Pingtung County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan), National Pingtung University (NPTU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. National Pingtung University (NPTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.