General information

Koç University

Koç University was founded in 1993 as a non-profit private university in Istanbul, Turkey. In the twenty years since its establishment, Koç University has become one of the leading universities in Turkey, distinguished by notable contributions to the elevation of education, knowledge and service both domestically and beyond.

The principle mission of Koç University is to cultivate Turkey’s most competent graduates, well-rounded adults who are internationally qualified; who can think creatively, independently and objectively; and who are confident leaders. Concurrently, research conducted at Koç University contributes to scientific development on an international scale and bolsters technological, economic and social development. Koç University consistently strives to advance knowledge through its efforts and to serve Turkey and humanity as a model of institutional excellence. 

Koç University's commitment to excellence and its well-resourced programs attract world-class academicians. The university’s faculty consists of Turkey's most established senior researchers and PhD’s from elite research institutions worldwide. Ninety-five percent of all full-time faculty members have doctoral degrees from top-tier universities in the United States and Europe, while the remaining five percent are recruited from top Turkish universities.

Why study at Koç University?

• One of the leading universities in Turkey, currently ranked 41st in the Times Higher Education World Ranking of top 100 universities under 50 years old.
• English taught research intensive graduate education with 32 master and 23 doctoral programs across 4 graduate schools
• Graduate School of Business (GSB), Graduate School of Sciences & Engineering (GSSE), Graduate School of Social Sciences & Humanities (GSSSH), Health Sciences Institute (GSHS), Law School, School of Medicine (SOM), School of Nursing (SON)
• 95% of KU Faculty have advanced degrees from top-tier US and European institutions
• 25% of students at graduate level are international
• Full scholarship available for PhD and 2-year Master programs.

For full details about Master and PhD programs offered at Koç University please visit https://graduate.ku.edu.tr/ or email [email protected] for more information