Founded in 1988, Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (Near East University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lefkosía (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Cyprus.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Yüksekögretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council, North Cyprus), Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (NEU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (NEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 32 years old 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. 