Established in 1996, Sabanci Üniversitesi (Sabanci University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul. Officially 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 Turkish 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 24 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.