Established in 2008, Gümüshane Üniversitesi (Gümüshane University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Gumushane (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Gümüshane Üniversitesi is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Gümüshane Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Gümüshane Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.