Established in 1978, Erciyes Üniversitesi (Erciyes University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Kayseri (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Erciyes Üniversitesi is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Erciyes Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Erciyes 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.