Founded in 2001, Yasar Üniversitesi (Yasar University) 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), Yasar Üniversitesi (YU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yasar Üniversitesi (YU) 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.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Turkish higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 