Established in 1997, Uluslararasi Kibris Üniversitesi (Cyprus International University) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban 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), Uluslararasi Kibris Üniversitesi (CIU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Uluslararasi Kibris Üniversitesi (CIU) 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 23 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 60-70% making this Cypriot higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 