Founded in 1992, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Üniversitesi (Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Bolu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Üniversitesi (AIBU) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal Üniversitesi (AIBU) 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. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AIBU 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.