Kibris Amerikan Üniversitesi (American University of Cyprus) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lefkosía (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Cyprus. Officially recognized by the Yüksekögretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council of North Cyprus), Kibris Amerikan Üniversitesi (KAU) is a coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Kibris Amerikan Üniversitesi (KAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.