Founded in 1957, Atatürk Üniversitesi (Atatürk University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Erzurum (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ispir, Oltu, Pasinler, Askale,Hýnýs, Tortum, Narman, Senkaya. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Atatürk Üniversitesi is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Atatürk Üniversitesi 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Turkish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Atatürk Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
