Established in 1997, Istanbul Kültür Üniversitesi (Istanbul Kultur University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Istanbul Kültür Üniversitesi (IKU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Istanbul Kültür Üniversitesi (IKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 22 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 