Established in 1997, Atilim Üniversitesi (Atilim University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Atilim Üniversitesi is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Atilim Üniversitesi 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 25 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Atilim Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.