Koc University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1064 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #239 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #15 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #5 of 52 | In Istanbul |
| #245 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ku.edu.tr
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate |
| Academic Calendar | October to August (October - January; February-June; June-August) |
We've calculated the 15% acceptance rate for Koc University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Koc University is a world-class research university with 20,174 scientific papers published and 393,919 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Koc University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 | 16 |
| 1996 | 23 | 24 |
| 1997 | 55 | 35 |
| 1998 | 51 | 81 |
| 1999 | 68 | 156 |
| 2000 | 71 | 259 |
| 2001 | 66 | 323 |
| 2002 | 103 | 524 |
| 2003 | 174 | 826 |
| 2004 | 209 | 1170 |
| 2005 | 211 | 1632 |
| 2006 | 328 | 2430 |
| 2007 | 298 | 2999 |
| 2008 | 306 | 3812 |
| 2009 | 342 | 4847 |
| 2010 | 342 | 5552 |
| 2011 | 414 | 6882 |
| 2012 | 453 | 7642 |
| 2013 | 537 | 8778 |
| 2014 | 628 | 10192 |
| 2015 | 800 | 11488 |
| 2016 | 885 | 12797 |
| 2017 | 985 | 14989 |
| 2018 | 1103 | 18168 |
| 2019 | 1310 | 22800 |
| 2020 | 1718 | 30631 |
| 2021 | 1790 | 38261 |
| 2022 | 1929 | 43626 |
| 2023 | 1922 | 49129 |
| 2024 | 1799 | 51768 |
| 2025 | 1481 | 49906 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Koc University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | USD 22,000 |
| Graduate Programs | USD 27,500 |
| Executive MBA | USD 45,000 |
| PhD Programs | USD 15,000 |
Koc University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Koc University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Melis Sezen
- Occupations
- modeldancertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Melis Sezen is a Turkish actress. She is best known for her roles in Tainted Love (2019), The Miracle 2: Love (2019), The Unfaithful (2020–2022), Gülcemal (2023), and Genius (2024–2025).
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Gizem Saka
- Occupations
- university teacherpaintereconomist
- Biography
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Gizem Saka is a contemporary Turkish artist and an economist. She is a senior lecturer at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, and a visiting lecturer at Harvard University, teaching art markets.
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Yakup Sekizkök
- Enrolled in Koc University
- Studied in 2003
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Yakup Sekizkök is a Turkish professional basketball coach. He is currently the head coach for Galatasaray Ekmas of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).
Koc University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics and Administrative Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Relations and Diplomacy |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities | Archaeology, Art History, Comparative Literature, English, History, Multimedia, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Visual Arts |
| Graduate School : Business | Business Administration, Management |
| Institute : Health Sciences | Microbiology, Nursing, Physiology |
| Institute : Natural Sciences and Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Archaeology, Art History, Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Psychology |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | KU Koç Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rumelifeneri Yolu Sarryer Istanbul, 34450 Turkey |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,656,000 |