Established in 1996, Sabanci Üniversitesi (Sabanci University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Sabanci Üniversitesi (SU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sabanci Üniversitesi (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.