Established in 2016, Izmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi (Izmir Democracy University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Izmir (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Izmir. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Izmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi (IDÜ) is a coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Izmir Demokrasi Üniversitesi (IDÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IDÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.