Established in 2010, Türk-Alman Üniversitesi (Turkish-German University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Türk-Alman Üniversitesi (TAU) is a very small coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Türk-Alman Üniversitesi (TAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.