Established in 2006, Ordu Üniversitesi (Ordu University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Ordu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Ordu Üniversitesi is a large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Ordu Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Ordu Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.