Established in 2008, Ardahan Üniversitesi (Ardahan University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Ardahan (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Ardahan Üniversitesi (ARÜ) is a small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Ardahan Üniversitesi (ARÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ARÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.