Founded in 1955, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi (Karadeniz Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Trabzon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi (KTU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi (KTU) 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 65 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  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. 