Established in 2015, Kibris Bati Üniversitesi (Cyprus West University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Famagusta (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 Bati Üniversitesi (KIBÜ) is a small coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Kibris Bati Üniversitesi (KIBÜ) 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 in several areas of study. This 7 years old Cypriot higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Cypriot higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KIBÜ 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.