Established in 1992, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Canakkale (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi (ÇOMÜ) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi (ÇOMÜ) 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 30 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ÇOMÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.