Koc University
Istanbul, Turkey
Founded: 1993
Acceptance rate: 30%
Graduation rate: 95%
About Koc University
"In 1993, Koç University was founded as a private, non-profit institution in Istanbul, Turkey. With noteworthy contributions to the advancement of education, knowledge, and service both within and outside of Turkey, Koç University has quickly emerged as one of the country's top universities. All of its faculties and colleges use English as the primary language of instruction.
In addition to being in a unique position to investigate the intersections of medicine, engineering, science, social sciences, and administrative sciences to further pursue basic and applied research and draw in the best faculty and students, Koç University has become a center of global excellence in science and education since its founding.
Due to its universal values, it is favored by Turkey's ethnic and religious minorities and draws students from a wide range of ethnic, religious, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. Over 40 different nations are represented among the 10% of international students at Koç University."
Programs Offered
Admission Requirement
Academic Excellence:
- Strong GPA (ideally above GPA - 4) Rigorous coursework, including AP/IB if available Meet General Institute Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Predicted Scores: You can apply with predicted IB or A-level scores provided by your school.
- Standardized Test Scores: Scores from tests such as SAT, ACT, MCAT, AP, EGE, ENT, CBSE, CISCE, and ATAR are valid for 2 years.
- MCAT: Required only for applications to the School of Medicine.
- TR-YOS: Specific test requirement (likely for domestic or specific international admissions).
Popular Courses
- Bachelor Program:
Administrative Science and Economics:
International Relation(BA)
Economics(BA)Business Administration(BA)
- Engineering:
Chemical and Biological Engineering (BSc)
Computer Engineering (BSc)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BSc)
Industrial Engineering (BSc)
Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
- Sciences:
Chemistry(BSc)
Physics(BSc)
Mathematics(BSc)
Molecular Biology and Genetics(BSc)
- Social Sciences and Humanities
Archaeology and History of Art (BA)
Comparative Literature(BA)
History(BA)
Psychology(BA)
Philosophy(BA)
Sociology(BA)
Media and Visual Art(BA)
- Law:
Law
- Medicine:
Medicine(MD)
- Nursing:
Nursing(BSc)
- Graduate(MA, MSc, PhD)
- Business:
Master of Business Administration(MBA)
Modular MBA
Tech MBA
Design Strategy and Management Track (Design MBA)
Healthcare Management Track(Health MBA)
Executive MBA(EMBA)
MSc in Finance
CEMS MSc in International Management(CEMS MIM)
Koc University MSc in International Management(Ku MIM)
Ph.D Business Administration
- Social Science:
MA and PhD in Archaeology and History of Art
MA in Comparative Studies in History and Society
MA in Comparative Literature
MA in Computational Social Sciences
MA, MD, and PhD in Design, Technology, and Society
MA and PhD in Economics
MA and PhD in International Relations and Political Science
Master in Law (LLM) Private Law/Master in Law (LLM) Public Law and PhD in Private Law/Public Law
MA and PhD in Psychology
MA in Clinical Psychology
MA in Philosophy
PhD in Sociology
PhD in History
MSc Redesigning the Post–Industrial City(RePLC)
- Science and Engineering:
MSc and PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
MSc and PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering
MSc and PhD in Chemistry
MSc and PhD in Computational Science and Engineering
MSc and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering
MSc in Data Science
MSc in Cybersecurity
MSc and PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
MSc and PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
MSc and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
MSc and PhD in Mathematics
MSc and PhD in Mechanical Engineering
MSc and PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics
MSc and PhD in Physics
- Health Sciences:
MSc and PhD Medical Physiology
MSc and PhD Medical Microbiology
MSc Reproductive Biology
PhD Reproductive Medicine
MSc and PhD Immunology
MSc and PhD Neuroscience
MSc and PhD Cellular and Molecular Medicine
MSc Critical Care Nursing
MSc Global Health
Scholarships
Koc University offers various types of Scholarships to its students. These all are -
- Undergraduate International Scholarship
- Graduate International Scholarship
- Graduate International Scholarship for Ph.D/ Doctoral
- KU Graduate Scholarship
- Merit-Based Scholarship
Student Body Profile
Total Students 8000 – 12000 (2024)
Koc University does not disclose its individual enrollment in Bachelor's or master’s and PHD studies.
Outcomes
Koç University is a private research university in Istanbul, Turkey that has achieved many notable outcomes, including:
Common careers
Demographics
Gender
Notable Alumni
Professor Dr. Ceyda Açılan Ayhan
Professor Dr. Seda Keskin
Ayse Ally Ildeniz
Campus Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Can I apply without an ALES/GRE/TOEFL (We also accept YDS/e-YDS/ YOKDIL)? Yes, you can submit your application to the system without your Graduate Record Examination (GRE for foreign applicants) or ALES (Akademik Lisansüstü Eğitim Sınavı-for native applicants) and language scores. You will be able to leave these spaces empty if your scores are not available at the time of application but please do indicate the date you are scheduled to take the exam. You must make sure to register for the earliest exam available. You need to upload your scores to the online application system as soon as they are announced. In exceptional cases, PhD programs may offer conditional admissions to applicants who are not able to submit their GRE scores by the application deadline but provide a strong application package (with a high GPA, strong letters of recommendation, being graduated from a highly-regarded institution, publication record or other academic merits). All candidates will be required to present their GRE scores in order to receive full admission to their respective programs.2. How many recommendations do I need and who should ask to be my recommenders? Applicants need 2 (two) for MA; and 3 (three) for PhD recommendations from faculty or others qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. At least one evaluation and letter should be from a faculty member at the last school you attended as a full-time student (unless you have been out of school for more than five years). Substitutions for faculty recommendations may include work associates or others who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work.3. What is YOKDIL and YDS? YÖKDİL and YDS are national “English Proficiency Exams”.4. Entry qualifications and Eligibility? Important Notes • If you have one of the eligible test scores or diplomas, but with scores below our minimum criteria, you will not be offered admission. • You can apply with your predicted IB or A-level scores issued by your school. • All standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT, MCAT, AP, EGE, ENT, CBSE, CISCE, ATAR, …) are valid for 2 years. • There is no time limitation on eligible diploma grades. • If your qualification allows for online verification, you must select Koç University as one of the score recipients. Otherwise, it will not be accepted as valid. • The minimum scores in the eligible entry qualifications list must be used as a guide only, and therefore, meeting them will not automatically guarantee an offer. • Applicants may be asked to provide additional qualifications and documents or sit for interviews if needed. • Please check carefully the document here if you have TRNC citizenship or acquired TC citizenship by birth. You are advised to refer to our Registrar’s website for further guidance on your eligibility to apply as an international student. • If the documents or information required for registration are determined to be false or fraudulent, the student’s relationship with the University will be terminated, and the student’s registration will be canceled. In this case, the tuition fee paid is not refundable. Relevant students cannot request the continuation of their registration by providing new documents.5. Do students receive financial support? Tuition waiver plus 28.000 TL monthly stipend. Free Dormitory with limited capacity. All students receive private health insurance and meal cards.
