Established in 1996, Isik Üniversitesi (Isik 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), Isik Üniversitesi is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Isik Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Isik Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.