Founded in 2010, Avrasya Üniversitesi (Eurasian University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Trabzon (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Avrasya Üniversitesi is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Avrasya Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Avrasya Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.