Established in 2003, TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (TOBB University of Economics and Technology) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (TOBB ETU) is a small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. TOBB Ekonomi ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (TOBB ETU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TOBB ETU 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.