Founded in 2010, Izmir Kâtip Çelebi Üniversitesi (Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Kâtip Çelebi Üniversitesi (IKÇÜ) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Izmir Kâtip Çelebi Üniversitesi (IKÇÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IKÇÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.