Founded in 2007, Siirt Üniversitesi (Siirt University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Siirt (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Siirt Üniversitesi (SIÜ) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Siirt Üniversitesi (SIÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SIÜ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.