Founded in 1997, Maltepe Üniversitesi (Maltepe University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Maltepe Üniversitesi  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Maltepe Üniversitesi 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. 