Established in 1982, Van Yüzüncü Yil Üniversitesi (Van Yüzüncü Yil University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Van (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Van Yüzüncü Yil Üniversitesi (YYU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Van Yüzüncü Yil Üniversitesi (YYU) 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 37 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. 