Founded in 1955, Ege Üniversitesi (Ege University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Izmir (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Izmir. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Ege Üniversitesi (EÜ) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Ege Üniversitesi (EÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 67 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. EÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.