Established in 1975, Selçuk Üniversitesi (Selçuk University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Selçuklu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Konya. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Selçuk Üniversitesi is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Selçuk Üniversitesi 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 47 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Selçuk Üniversitesi 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.