Founded in 2007, Kilis 7 Aralik Üniversitesi (Kilis 7 Aralik University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kilis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Kilis 7 Aralik Üniversitesi (K7AU) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Kilis 7 Aralik Üniversitesi (K7AU) 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 in several areas of study. This 15 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. K7AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.