Founded in 1957, Atatürk Üniversitesi (Atatürk University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Erzurum (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ispir, Oltu, Pasinler, Askale,Hýnýs, Tortum, Narman, Senkaya. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Atatürk Üniversitesi is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Atatürk Üniversitesi 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 65 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Turkish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Atatürk Üniversitesi 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.