Founded in 1988, Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (Near East University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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), Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (NEU) is a large coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (NEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Cypriot higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Cypriot higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NEU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.