Founded in 1992, Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi (Afyon Kocatepe University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Afyonkarahisar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi (AKU) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi (AKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.