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Koç University aims to create a scientifically rigorous and intellectually rich environment for its students, through:

  • courses and research supervision by nationally and internationally recognized faculty members
  • exposure to distinguished national and international scholars and speakers
  • research opportunities in over 200 interdisciplinary research centers, forums, and laboratories
  • exposure to research practices and academic knowledge from Top-100 ranked partner universities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia through semester exchange programs
  • a low student-faculty ratio for a “boutique learning” experience
  • lively campus life, with an abundance of social and cultural activities in a beautifully designed campus in a quiet and safe location
  • full scholarship opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level

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Koç University has been ranked in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
26 Oct 2023

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
28 Sept 2023

Koç University has been ranked 351-400 worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

Koç University has been ranked 55th in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023
1 Sept 2023

Koç University ranked 55th and clinched the #1 position among Turkish universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2023.

Koç University has been ranked 52nd in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2023
19 Jul 2023

Koç University ranked 52nd and clinched the #1 position among Turkish universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2023.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
24 Mar 2023

Koç University has been listed among the world’s top institutions by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Koç University Graduate School of Business applications are now open for Fall 2023!
17 Mar 2023

The vision of the Graduate School of Business is to provide world-class education, achieve academic excellence in research, and benefit society locally and globally. Our graduates take leadership in economic and social progress as critical thinkers and creative individuals. They are dedicated to the highest ethical standards, social inclusion, and values of participatory democracy.

Shape the future of supercomputing with us at ParCoreLab in Istanbul, Türkiye!
20 Dec 2022

ParCoreLab is calling all Supercomputing talents around the world

Financial Times European Business School Rankings 2022 has been announced
6 Dec 2022

Koç University Graduate School of Business has been ranked among the top 50 in FT European Business School Rankings 2022

Koç University has been ranked in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023
14 Nov 2022

Koç University is the leading Turkish University once more in THE WUR by Subject 2023

Koç University is now on TikTok
25 Oct 2022

As Koç University International Student Recruitment Directorate, we are happy to announce the opening of our official Koç University International TikTok account.

Koç University ranked among the top 500 universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
20 Oct 2022

Koç University has been ranked #1 in Türkiye and among the 401-500 band worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

Koç University is leading Turkey in the QS World University Ranking 2023
9 Jun 2022

Koç University is ranked 477th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and continues to lead Turkish universities 5 years in a row.

Virtual Leadership Summer at Koç
1 Jun 2022

Are you curious about the next generation leadership concepts and skills? Join us for the Virtual Leadership Summer at Koç! Join us for the Virtual Leadership Summer at Koç!

One month left to apply for our Undergraduate Fall 2022 Intake!
1 Jun 2022

Haven’t completed your application yet? There is just one month left to apply to start in September 2022.

Calling all Supercomputing talents around the world!
30 May 2022

Graduate students and Postdocs wanted in Supercomputing for European Commission-funded projects worth +2M EUR with Prof. Didem Unat.

LLM in Public/Private Law Fall 2022 application deadline is fast approaching
23 May 2022

We would like to remind you that the Fall 2022 application deadline for Koç University LLM in Public/Private Law programs is fast approaching and there is less than one month left to apply to start in September 2022.

Graduate School of Business Fall 2022 applications will close in one month.
17 May 2022

We would like to kindly remind you that the deadline for the Graduate School of Business applications is 15 June 2022 and we do encourage you to apply in good time if you would like to join this intake as places are limited.

The application deadline is 15 June 2022 for Fall 2022 (September intake).

Koç University received the Most Successful Institution in Turkey Award within the “Horizon 2020” program, the world’s largest innovation and research program.
24 Mar 2022

Koç University received the Most Successful Institution in Turkey Award within the “Horizon 2020” program, the world’s largest innovation and research program.

How to Complete Your Koç University Undergraduate Application Tutorial for Fall 2022
4 Feb 2022

How to Complete Your Koç University Undergraduate Application Tutorial for International Applicants

Undergraduate applications are now open for Fall 2022
4 Jan 2022

The wait is over! Fall 2022 applications are now open and will be closed on July 1, 2022.

Two of our Faculty Members and one of our Ph.D. students were awarded the Turkish Journalists’ Association (TGC) Sedat Simavi Award.
27 Dec 2021

We wholeheartedly congratulate Assoc. Prof. Tuğba Bağcı Önder of School of Medicine and Assoc. Prof. Alper Uzun and his Ph.D. student Yuxin Zhao of College of Engineering for their awards in health sciences and sciences, respectively.

Koç University has been officially recognized as a “Research University”
16 Dec 2021

Koç University has been selected as one of the three Foundation Universities, in the “Research Focused Mission Differentiation Project” of the Higher Education Council and has been officially recognized as a “Research University”.

Five of Koç University's faculty members were honored with the 2021 TÜBA Awards
15 Dec 2021

Five of Koç University’s faculty members were honored with the 2021 TÜBA Awards.

IEEE Turkey Research Encouragement Award 2021 goes to Assist. Prof. Mehmet Cengiz Onbaşlı
15 Dec 2021

IEEE Turkey Research Encouragement Award 2021 goes to Assist. Prof. Mehmet Cengiz Onbaşlı from our College of Engineering in recognition for his outstanding research on magnetic thin films, optical sensing, and spintronic device designs.

Koç University is among the top 60 universities in the Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings 2022
5 Nov 2021

THE ranks Koç University among the top 60 universities in the Emerging Economies University Rankings 2022

Koç University Leads the Turkish Universities in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2022
18 Oct 2021

Koç University is the top-ranking Turkish university in 5 subjects according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022. In addition, KU has been placed in 6 subject categories, thereby confirming its status as a multidisciplinary university.

Koç University ranked among the top 600 universities in THE World University Rankings 2022
8 Sept 2021

Koç University has been ranked among the 501-600 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022, which was published on 2 September.

Return to Campus – FAQ’s
17 Aug 2021

We have published a detailed guideline page covering the recommendations and measures in place regarding return to the Rumelifeneri Campus.

Koç University CASE and GSB Achieve “Triple Crown” Accreditation!
7 May 2021

Koç University becomes Turkey’s first and only university to have ‘‘Triple Crown’‘ accreditation.

Koç University Law School and Law Club are organizing the 9th International Students Symposium on Law and Global Issues
7 May 2021

Koç University Law School and Law Club are organizing the Ninth International Students Symposium on Law and Global Issues!

Calling graduate students interested in Artificial Intelligence by KUIS AI
4 May 2021

Koç University İş Bankası Artificial Intelligence Center – KUIS AI is looking for talented and motivated graduate students (MSc and PhD including direct applications to PhD after BSc) to do research in all aspects of theoretical and applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Multiple Graduate Student And Postdoctoral Researcher Positions at Koç University ParCoreLab
22 Apr 2021

Multiple Graduate Student And Postdoctoral Researcher Positions are open at Koç University ParCoreLab

Koç University now accepts AP Test Scores for undergraduate international admissions!
6 Apr 2021

Koç University now accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Test Scores for undergraduate international admissions.

Koç University has been listed among the world’s top institutions by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021
11 Mar 2021

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 cover a total of 51 specific subjects, grouped into 5 broad subject areas.

Koç University is among the top 60 universities in the Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021
10 Mar 2021

THE ranks Koç University among the top 60 universities in the Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021

How to Complete Your Koç University Undergraduate Application Tutorial
21 Jan 2021

How to Complete Your Koç University Undergraduate Application Tutorial for International Applicants

TÜBİTAK Science Award 2020
11 Nov 2020

Prof. Özgür Barış Akan gets the prestigious 2020 TÜBİTAK Science Award in Engineering

Koç University Leads Turkish Universities in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2021
5 Nov 2020

Koç University is the top-ranking Turkish university in three subjects according to the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2021. In addition, KU has been placed in 5 subject categories, thereby confirming its status as a multidisciplinary university.

Koç Executive MBA program has been ranked by Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2020
5 Nov 2020

Koç University Graduate School of Business achieved remarkable success in this year’s Financial Times Executive MBA rankings.

Discover the Campus
20 Oct 2020

Take a virtual campus tour!

MSc in Finance and MSc in International Management Programs are ranked by The QS Business Masters Rankings!
20 Oct 2020

Congratulations to our faculty, staff & students! We’re proud of this recognition in the QS 2021 Business Masters Rankings in Finance and Management.

Three new ERC Grants at Koç University totaling 5.5 Million Euros!
20 Oct 2020

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Özen Nergis Dolcerocca, Asst. Prof. Didem Unat and Asst Prof. Mehmet Cengiz Onbaşlı for winning the prestigious ERC Starting Grants from the European Commission at Koç University this year.