Founded in 2008, Yalova Üniversitesi (Yalova University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Yalova (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the YÖK - Yüksekögretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Yalova Üniversitesi  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yalova Üniversitesi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 12 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 