Established in 1967, Hacettepe Üniversitesi (Hacettepe University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Hacettepe Üniversitesi (HU) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Hacettepe Üniversitesi (HU) 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 55 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.