Established in 1992, Nigde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi (Nigde Ömer Halisdemir University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nigde (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Aksaray, Bor, Ulukisla, Sereflikochisar, Ortakoy. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Nigde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi (OHU) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Nigde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi (OHU) 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 30 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.