Founded in 2016, Beykoz Üniversitesi (Beykoz University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Beykoz Üniversitesi is a small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Beykoz Üniversitesi 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 in several areas of study. This 6 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Beykoz Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.