Founded in 2007, Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi (Bitlis Eren University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Bitlis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi (BEÜ) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi (BEÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. BEÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.