Established in 2001, Izmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi (Izmir University of Economics) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Izmir (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Izmir.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Izmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi (IUE) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Izmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi (IUE) 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 19 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 