Founded in 1992, Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi (Hatay Mustafa Kemal University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Antakya (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hatay. This institution also has a branch campus in Serinyol. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi (MKU) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi (MKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master 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 60-70% making this Turkish higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MKU 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.