Founded in 2012, Akdeniz Karpaz Üniversitesi (University of Mediterranean Karpasia) is a for-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), Akdeniz Karpaz Üniversitesi (UMK) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational higher education institution. Akdeniz Karpaz Üniversitesi (UMK) 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 8 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 