Founded in 1984, Bilkent Üniversitesi (Bilkent University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Bilkent Üniversitesi is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Bilkent Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 35 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.