Established in 1997, Kadir Has Üniversitesi (Kadir Has University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul. This institution also has a branch campus in Bahcelievler and Selimpasa. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Kadir Has Üniversitesi (KHÜ) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Kadir Has Üniversitesi (KHÜ) 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 25 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Turkish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KHÜ 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.