Established in 1956, Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Northern Cyprus Campus, Mersin-Erdemli. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ/METU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ/METU) 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 63 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ODTÜ/METU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
