Founded in 1998, Bahçesehir Üniversitesi (Bahçesehir 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).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Bahçesehir Üniversitesi (BAU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Bahçesehir Üniversitesi (BAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 22 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 