Established in 2006, Aksaray Üniversitesi (Aksaray University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Aksaray (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Aksaray Üniversitesi (ASÜ) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Aksaray Üniversitesi (ASÜ) 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 16 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ASÜ 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.