Established in 1956, Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Northern Cyprus Campus, Mersin-Erdemli. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ/METU) is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ/METU) 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 65 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ODTÜ/METU 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.