Established in 1974, Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi (Sivas Cumhuriyet University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Sivas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi is a very large coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.