Founded in 2017, Arkin Yaratici Sanatlar ve Tasarim Üniversitesi (Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design) is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Kyrenia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Northern Cyprus. Officially recognized by the Yüksekögretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council of North Cyprus), Arkin Yaratici Sanatlar ve Tasarim Üniversitesi (ARUCAD) is a coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Arkin Yaratici Sanatlar ve Tasarim Üniversitesi (ARUCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ARUCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.