Yozgat Bozok University

What Yozgat Bozok University does

Yozgat Bozok University is a Turkish public higher education institution established in 2006 in Yozgat, Central Anatolia, operating under the oversight of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. It serves approximately 24,294 students across 14 faculties, 8 vocational schools, 4 institutes, and 20 research centers, supported by 1,153 academic personnel and 1,245 administrative staff. The university has been designated by YÖK as Turkey's sole specialization university for Industrial Hemp (Endüstriyel Kenevir), operationalized through the Kenevir Araştırmaları Enstitüsü (Hemp Research Institute). It also operates a Research and Application Hospital, a Dentistry Hospital, a Technology Park (Bozok Teknopark), a Continuous Education Center (BOSUYAM), and an extensive student housing network through KYK partnerships.

The institution's technology infrastructure comprises integrated digital platforms for educational delivery, including the BOYSIS distance learning system, OBS student information system, AVESIS academic data management, EBYS electronic document management, BAPSIS project management, Laboratory Information System, and a custom-built KVKNET personal data protection compliance system. Distribution spans on-campus education across Yozgat province districts, distance learning, and international exchange through Erasmus+, Farabi, and Orhun programs. Revenue is derived primarily from government budget allocations, tuition and student fees, and competitive research grants from TUBITAK and BAP. In 2024 the university received YÖKAK Institutional Accreditation and achieved 7th place at TEKNOFEST 2024 in Agricultural Technologies, signaling institutional quality recognition and applied research capacity.

Name

Yozgat Bozok University

Legal name

Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi

Website

https://bozok.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Yozgat Bozok University is a Turkish public university in Central Anatolia serving 24,294 students across 14 faculties, holding a national specialization mandate in Industrial Hemp from YÖK. It operates distance learning, research institutes, and technology transfer infrastructure under state funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Yozgat

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and State Budget: As a public university established by the Turkish state, Yozgat Bozok University receives primary funding through the national higher education budget allocated by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance.
2. Tuition and Student Fees: Students pay tuition and registration fees. Students in the second education (evening) program whose fees are covered by the state for earthquake-affected students, and scholarship programs such as Özdemir Bayraktar Milli Technology Burs Programi provide additional funding flows.
3. Research Grants and Project Funding (BAP/TUBITAK): University-affiliated researchers secure competitive funding through TUBITAK programs, BAP (Unitary Projects) internal grant system, and international programs including Erasmus+ and UNIDES. Purchasing announcements via BAPSIS indicate active project-based expenditure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yozgat Bozok University is a public higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and vocational degree programs across 14 faculties, 8 vocational schools, 4 institutes, and 20 research centers. It offers classroom, laboratory, and BOYSIS distance learning modalities, applied education models (7+1 and 3+1 practical training), double major and minor programs, and international mobility via Erasmus+, Farabi, and Orhun exchange programs. As Turkey's only YÖK-designated specialization university in Industrial Hemp, it also delivers specialized research and education in this sector.

Product overview

Yozgat Bozok University operates as a public higher education institution with a specialized focus on industrial hemp (endüstriyel kenevir) as Turkey's designated specialization university. The university's product portfolio comprises integrated digital platforms for educational delivery (BOYSIS distance education system), student information management (OBS, E-Kampüs), administrative operations (EBYS electronic document management, Bozok Bilgi Yönetim Sistemi), research project management (BAPSIS, AVESIS), and compliance (KVKNET data management system). The university also maintains a technology park (BOZOK Teknopark) supporting entrepreneurship and R&D activities, alongside 14 faculties, 2 institutes, 4 schools, and 8 vocational schools offering academic programs across multiple disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bozok Teknopark: Technology park providing entrepreneurship, R&D and project development opportunities for students
• Kenevir Araştırmaları Enstitüsü
• BOYSIS
• BOSUYAM
• BAPSİS
• Yobutv
• Bozok Radyo
• Erdoğan Akdağ Kampüsü
• Batı Kampüsü

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs Degree programs across 14 faculties covering disciplines from medicine, dentistry, law, and engineering to agriculture, social sciences, and humanities, plus graduate programs in 4 institutes. Includes double major and minor programs, pedagogical formation certificates, and applied learning models (7+1 for engineering/technology, 3+1 for vocational schools). Designed for prospective Turkish and international students seeking higher education qualifications.
• Vocational School (Meslek Yüksekokulu) Associate Degree Programs Applied two-year associate degree programs delivered through eight vocational schools located in Yozgat and its districts (Akdağmadeni, Boğazlıyan, Çekerek, Sorgun, Şefaatli, Yerköy), preparing students for direct entry into the workforce through the 3+1 practical training model.
• BOYSIS Distance Learning Program Online course delivery, exam administration, and remote student support services via the BOYSIS distance learning platform, enabling students to access academic programs remotely.
• Kenevir Araştırmaları Enstitüsü (Industrial Hemp Research Institute) Specialized research and education institute dedicated to industrial hemp, designated by YÖK as Turkey's sole national specialization university for this sector. Conducts research, offers specialized courses, and supports industry partnerships in the hemp value chain.
• International Exchange Programs (Erasmus+, Farabi, Orhun)

Quantifiable outcome

• TEKNOFEST 2024 Tarım Teknolojileri kategorisinde Türkiye 7.'liği (FAMİLİAR takımı)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TUBITAKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) is a primary research funding and partnership body for the university. Multiple TUBITAK-funded student projects have been accepted including 2209-A/B undergraduate research programs and UNIDES collaborative projects. TUBITAK support enables university researchers and students to conduct advanced scientific research.
• TEKNOFESTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEKNOFEST Aerospace and Technology Festival is Turkey's largest technology and innovation competition. Yozgat Bozok University's FAMILIAR team achieved 7th place in Turkey in the Agricultural Technologies category at TEKNOFEST 2024. The university maintains a dedicated TEKNOFEST Student Club to support student participation in technology competitions.
• Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Council of Higher Education oversees and funds all Turkish universities. YÖK designated Yozgat Bozok University as Turkey's only specialization university in Industrial Hemp, establishing a unique national mandate and providing strategic support for this research priority.
• Bozok TeknoparkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university technology park (Bozok Teknopark) supports entrepreneurship, R&D, and project development for students and faculty. The technopark provides infrastructure and incubation services to bridge academic research with commercial applications.
• KYK (Yükseköğrenim Kredi ve Yurtlar Kurumu)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Credit and Dormitories Institution provides state-funded scholarships, student loans, and dormitory accommodation. KYK provides approximately 9,000 beds for university students, representing one of Turkey's highest student housing capacity ratios.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Erciyes University: Public research university in Kayseri with similar regional scale (~50,000 students) and comparable faculty/school structure. Closest comparable Turkish regional state university in Central Anatolia.
• Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University: Public regional Turkish university with parallel academic portfolio of faculties, vocational schools, and research centers serving Central Anatolia.
• Aksaray University: Central Anatolian public university with parallel structure of faculties and vocational schools, comparable in size and governance.
• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University: Public regional university of comparable size and academic structure, serving Central Anatolia under the same YÖK regulatory framework.
• Kırşehir Ahi Evran University: Regional Central Anatolian public university with parallel structure of faculties, vocational schools, and applied education focus similar to Yozgat Bozok.
• Kastamonu University: Comparable regional Turkish state university with multi-district campus network and similar applied education orientation.
• Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University: Similar-sized regional Turkish state university with comparable faculty/school structure and YÖK governance, also located in Central Anatolia.
• Sivas Cumhuriyet University: Public university in Sivas with similar faculty, vocational school, and institute structure. Comparable in regional role, governance under YÖK, and operational scale.
• Hitit University: Regional Turkish state university with comparable academic portfolio and YÖK oversight, serving a similar provincial catchment.

Regional players

• Bartın University: Turkish state university with comparable scale and structure, but operating in the Black Sea region rather than Central Anatolia, providing a parallel governance and operational benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/YOBU
• Xx.com/bozokedutr
• Facebookfacebook.com/bozokedutr

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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