Founded in 1975, Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi (Ondokuz Mayis University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Samsun (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Havza, Vezirkoru, Ladik, Carsamba, Terme, Alacam, Bafra. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi (OMU) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Ondokuz Mayis Üniversitesi (OMU) 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 47 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OMU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.