Founded in 1992, Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi (Gebze Technical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Gebze (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kocaeli. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi (GTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Gebze Teknik Üniversitesi (GTU) 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 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. GTU 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.