Koc University

Koc University was founded in 1993 as a non-profit private university in Istanbul, Turkey. In the twenty years since its establishment, Koc 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. With Colleges of Social Sciences and Humanities, Administrative Sciences and Economics, Sciences, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Medicine, Koc University offers 22 undergraduate and 31 graduate, including 15 PhD programs.

The principle mission of Koc University (KU) is to cultivate Turkey`s most competent graduates who are internationally qualified; who can think creatively, independently and objectively; and who are confident leaders. Concurrently, research conducted at KU contributes to scientific development on an international scale and bolsters technological, economic and social development. KU consistently strives to advance knowledge through its efforts and to serve Turkey and humanity as a model of institutional excellence. As a Center of Excellence, KU facilitates the coming together of young students who possess superior skills with its esteemed faculty. Through liberal-arts-inspired pedagogy and plethora of extra-curricular enrichment opportunities, students acquire the intellectual courage to inquire and question while developing the character necessary to serve as custodians of democratic values. Guided by the highest standards of academic and interpersonal development, KU collectively imparts the critical thinking necessary to analyze knowledge, the creativity to nurture and surpass knowledge and the curiosity for lifelong learning.

Foundation year:1993
Short name:Koc
Type:Private, non-profit
Students:5380
Faculty:340
Faculty/Students Ratio:16:1
Region:Asia
Location:Sar?yer, Istanbul