Founded in 1979, Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (Eastern Mediterranean University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Famagusta (population range of 10,000-49,999 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), Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 41 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. 