Koc University

Koç University was founded in 1993 as a non-profit private university in Istanbul, Turkey. Since its establishment, Koç University has become one of Turkey's leading universities, 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 serve Turkey and humanity as an institutional excellence model.
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 Ph.D.'s from elite research institutions worldwide. Most of our full-time faculty members have doctoral degrees from top-tier universities in the world.