Founded in 2011, Adana Alparslan Türkes Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (Adana Alparslan Türkes Science and Technology University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Adana (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Adana Alparslan Türkes Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (ATÜ) is a very small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Adana Alparslan Türkes Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (ATÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ATÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.