Established in 2007, Karabük Üniversitesi (Karabük University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Karabük (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Karabuk. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Safranbolu, Eflani, Yenice. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Karabük Üniversitesi (KBU) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Karabük Üniversitesi (KBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 15 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. KBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.