Founded in 1996, Istanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi (Istanbul Bilgi University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Istanbul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Istanbul. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dolapdere Campus, Santral Campus. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Istanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi (IBÜ) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Istanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi (IBÜ) 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 23 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 