Established in 1992, Aydin Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi (Adnan Menderes University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Aydin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Aydin Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi (ADU) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Aydin Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi (ADU) 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 and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. ADU 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.