Established in 1992, Harran Üniversitesi (Harran University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Sanliurfa (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Harran Üniversitesi (HRU) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Harran Üniversitesi (HRU) 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. HRU 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.