Established in 2010, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesi (Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim 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 Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesi (IZÜ) is a small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesi (IZÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IZÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.