Established in 1975, Firat Üniversitesi (Firat University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Elazig (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Firat Üniversitesi (FÜ) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Firat Üniversitesi (FÜ) 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 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 