Founded in 1944, Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (Istanbul Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban 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), Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (ITÜ) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (ITÜ) 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 76 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 