Koç University

About

Koç University is widely recognized as one of Türkiye’s premier private institutions of higher education, renowned for its rigorous academic standards, selective admissions, and exceptional research output. The university is particularly celebrated for its robust offerings in engineering, business administration, international relations, and medicine, all delivered within a modern, comprehensive curriculum. What truly sets Koç apart is its stunning, state-of-the-art campus nestled in the hills of Istanbul, which blends world-class academic and residential facilities with a vibrant, American-style liberal arts ethos. For international students, the transition is seamless thanks to 100% English-taught undergraduate and graduate degree programs that attract a diverse global cohort from over 80 countries. Furthermore, the dedicated International Programs Office provides comprehensive support ranging from visa and housing assistance to integration events, ensuring that foreign students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Background

Koç University (Turkish: Koç Üniversitesi) is a private non-profit research university in Istanbul, Turkey. Koç University comprises the Colleges of Social Sciences and Humanities, Administrative Sciences and Economics, Science, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Medicine. Koç University offers 22 undergraduate, 43 master's and 30 Ph.D. programs. The university is home to more than 8,000 students. The university accepts international students from various countries and has a network of over 250 partner-universities including the University of California, Northwestern University, Cornell University and Georgetown University. The majority of classes at Koç University, exceeding 95%, are taught in English, with only a few exceptions in the School of Law and the School of Nursing.

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