Established in 1950, Azerbaycan Texniki Universiteti (Azerbaijan Technical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baku (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Absheron. Officially recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan), Azerbaycan Texniki Universiteti (AzTU) is a small coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution. Azerbaycan Texniki Universiteti (AzTU) 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 72 years old Azerbaijani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AzTU 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.