Established in 1975, Firat Üniversitesi (Firat University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Elazig (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Firat Üniversitesi (FÜ) is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Firat Üniversitesi (FÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. FÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.