Founded in 2001, Yasar Üniversitesi (Yasar University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Izmir (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Izmir. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Yasar Üniversitesi (YU) is a medium-sized coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Yasar Üniversitesi (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. YU 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.