Founded in 2007, Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi (Mardin Artuklu University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mardin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Midyat, Kýzýltepe. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi (MAU) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Mardin Artuklu Üniversitesi (MAU) 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 15 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.