Established in 2008, Bayburt Üniversitesi (Bayburt University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bayburt (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Bayburt Üniversitesi (BÜ) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Bayburt Üniversitesi (BÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 14 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Turkish higher education organization a averagely selective institution. BÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.