Established in 1992, Kocaeli Üniversitesi (Kocaeli University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Kocaeli (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kosekoy, Golcuk, Karamursel, Degirmendere, Derbent, Derince, Gebze, Hereke, Izmit, Ihsaniye, Kandira, Kullar, Yenikoy. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Kocaeli Üniversitesi (KOÜ) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Kocaeli Üniversitesi (KOÜ) 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 28 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. KOÜ 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, as well as administrative services.
