Founded in 2016, Istanbul Gedik Üniversitesi (Istanbul Gedik University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural 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), Istanbul Gedik Üniversitesi is a small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Istanbul Gedik Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 5 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Istanbul Gedik Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.