Established in 1997, Dogus Üniversitesi (Dogus 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), Dogus Üniversitesi (DU) is a small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Dogus Üniversitesi (DU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.