Established in 2013, Yüksek Ihtisas Üniversitesi (Higher Specialization University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Yüksek Ihtisas Üniversitesi (YIU) is a coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Yüksek Ihtisas Üniversitesi (YIU) 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 in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.