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 metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Northern Cyprus Campus, Mersin-Erdemli. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ/METU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old 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. 