Established in 2006, Tekirdag Namik Kemal Üniversitesi (Tekirdag Namik Kemal University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tekirdag (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Tekirdag Namik Kemal Üniversitesi (NKÜ) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Tekirdag Namik Kemal Üniversitesi (NKÜ) 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 16 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NKÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.