Established in 2006, Kastamonu Üniversitesi (Kastamonu University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Kastamonu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Kastamonu Üniversitesi is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Kastamonu Üniversitesi 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 16 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Kastamonu Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.