Koc University

Koç University is a non-profit private university in Istanbul, Turkey.

Koç University was founded in 1993 by Vehbi Koç, a Turkish businessman and philanthropist. The university was established as a non-profit institution with the mission of providing a world-class education to students from Turkey and around the world.

Koç University started education in temporary buildings in İstinye in 1993, and moved to its current Rumelifeneri campus near Sarıyer in 2000. The campus is located on a 62-acre estate with stunning views of the Bosphorus Strait.

In its early years, Koç University offered a limited number of undergraduate programs in business, engineering, and sciences. However, over the years, the university has expanded its academic offerings to include a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Koç University is known for its strong focus on research. The university's faculty are world-renowned experts in their fields, and the university has a number of research centers and laboratories conducting studies that contribute to the universal scientific literature.

Koç University is a leading university in Turkey and the world, and it is committed to providing its students with a world-class education and preparing them for success in their careers.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2025, Koc University is positioned as the #401 top university in the world, which makes it the #3 top university in Turkey. The university's global rank is improved by 30 points from last year.