Established in 1992, Aydin Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi (Adnan Menderes University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Aydin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Aydin Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi (ADU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aydin Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi (ADU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Turkish higher education organization a most selective institution. 