Established in 1991, Xezer Universiteti (Khazar University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baku (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Absheron. Officially recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan), Xezer Universiteti is a small coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution. Xezer Universiteti offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Azerbaijani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Xezer Universiteti also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.