Established in 2013, Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi (Social Sciences University of Ankara) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Lefkosía. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi (ASBU) is a very small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi (ASBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 9 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ASBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.