Rauf Denktas Üniversitesi (Rauf Denktas University) is a private higher-education institution located in 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), Rauf Denktas Üniversitesi (RDU) is a coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Rauf Denktas Üniversitesi (RDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.