Founded in 1992, Koç Üniversitesi (Koç University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Koç Üniversitesi (KU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Koç Üniversitesi (KU) 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 28 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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 