Founded in 2007, Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi (Artvin Çoruh University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Artvin (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.