Ozyegin University

What Ozyegin University does

Özyeğin University (Özyeğin Üniversitesi) is a private, non-profit foundation university established in 2007 and operated by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation. The institution is headquartered on a single campus in the Çekmeköy district of Istanbul, Turkey, and delivers higher education services in English and Turkish across seven faculties (Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences, Law, Architecture and Design, Applied Sciences) and three graduate schools, offering 23 bachelor, 36 master, and 10 doctoral programs. Its core products include academic degree programs (including an AACSB-accredited Business School, an ACPHA-accredited hospitality program, and a Turkish Psychological Association-accredited Psychology BA), continuing education through the Lifelong Learning Academy, and research commercialization via the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). The digital service stack includes a Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS), the myOzU internal communications channel, and the proprietary ÖzU AI Platform. Supporting services comprise on-campus dormitories (with a new green-certified, earthquake-resilient ~500-bed facility under construction), sports and library facilities, the LinkProfessional career services platform, and the Ozuburs equal-opportunity scholarship program.

The university's revenue model is dominated by tuition and fees (subscription/recurring), with pricing structured by program level (undergraduate, graduate, MBA/Executive MBA), student category (YKS placement, international, lateral transfer), and nationality, billed annually. International student recruitment is conducted through a dedicated International Student Recruitment Office supported by exchange partnerships with institutions worldwide. Additional revenue-adjacent infrastructure includes the Technology Transfer Office for research commercialization and the Lifelong Learning Academy for executive and continuing education. Capital structure is supported by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation as parent entity and supplemented by debt financing — most recently a US$20 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in March 2026 for green-certified dormitory construction. The institution's customer base is diversified across domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students, with no concentrated reliance on a single segment or corporate client. AI and machine learning feature as supporting capabilities across administrative process automation, research tooling, and specialized laboratory equipment (EEG, fNIRS, TMS, eye-tracking in Psychology), rather than as a primary revenue-driving function.

Name

Ozyegin University

Legal name

Özyeğin Üniversitesi

Website

https://ozyegin.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Özyeğin University is a private, non-profit foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 graduate schools, with tuition-driven revenue, international student recruitment, and a proprietary ÖzU AI Platform supporting academic and administrative operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE), STEM/Business/Discipline-Specific Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Academic research
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Çekmeköy

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees, including international student tuition, YKS placement students, and lateral transfer students. Fee structures vary by program and student category.
2. Loan Financing: University received US$20 million loan from EBRD for construction of green-certified, earthquake-resilient student dormitory on Çekmeköy campus

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Özyeğin University is a private, non-profit foundation university delivering English-medium higher education across 7 faculties and 3 graduate schools, with 23 bachelor's, 36 master's, and 10 doctoral programs. Core offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programs, research support via the ÖzU AI Platform and institutional repository, the Lifelong Learning Academy for continuing education, student dormitories, and career services through LinkProfessional. The university also runs the Technology Transfer Office for research commercialization and the Eğitimde Fırsat Eşitliği (Equal Opportunities in Education) Burs Program for financial aid.

Product overview

Özyeğin University is a private, non-profit entrepreneurial research university offering a comprehensive academic portfolio across 7 faculties (Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, Aviation, Law, Architecture and Design, Applied Sciences) and 3 graduate schools. The university provides digital services through its core technology platforms including the Student Information System (SIS) for academic management, Learning Management System (LMS) for course delivery, myOzU for internal communications, and the OzU AI Platform for research. Supplementary services include the Lifelong Learning Academy for professional development, Technology Transfer Office for research commercialization, student dormitories with a new green-certified facility project, OzU Arts cultural platform, and LinkProfessional career services. The institution serves approximately 500 undergraduate students in Psychology alone, with total enrollment across multiple disciplines. Programs are accredited by AACSB (Business), Turkish Psychological Association (Psychology), and ACPHA (Applied Sciences).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OzU Burs Programı: Equal Opportunities in Education Burs Program providing financial support to students.
• Sürekli Eğitim Akademisi
• Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (TTO)
• ÖzU AI Platform
• ÖzÜ Arts
• Le Cordon Bleu İstanbul

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (7 Faculties) 23 undergraduate bachelor's degree programs delivered across 7 faculties in English-medium instruction, preparing students for global careers through research-oriented education.
• Graduate Degree Programs (3 Graduate Schools) Graduate master's and doctoral programs including MBA, Executive MBA, MSc, MA, and PhD tracks across Engineering and Science, Business, and Social Sciences graduate schools.
• OzU AI Platform Proprietary artificial intelligence platform supporting academic research, AI-supported decision-making, and administrative automation across the university.
• Student Information System (SIS) Digital platform for students to access course catalogs, registration, degree requirements, academic calendars, and academic records management.
• Learning Management System (LMS) Online platform for course content delivery, assignments, exams, and student engagement across the university's academic programs.
• Lifelong Learning Academy (Sürekli Eğitim Akademisi) Continuing education and professional development programs offering sectoral training, certification, and skill enhancement courses for working professionals and lifelong learners.
• Student Dormitories (Green-Certified Facility) On-campus student housing facilities including a new green-certified, earthquake-resilient dormitory project at Çekmeköy campus with EDGE Standard certification target.
• Technology Transfer Office (Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi) Office supporting research commercialization, intellectual property management, and industry collaborations for university research outputs.
• Equal Opportunities in Education Burs Program (OzU Burs) Financial support program providing scholarships and equal access to education opportunities for qualified students from diverse backgrounds.
• International Exchange Programs Bilateral student exchange agreements with partner institutions worldwide facilitating incoming and outgoing international student mobility.
• LinkProfessional Career Services Career services platform connecting students with professional development opportunities, internships, and job placements.
• Le Cordon Bleu Istanbul Culinary Arts Program Culinary arts education program delivered in partnership with Le Cordon Bleu, within the ACPHA-accredited Faculty of Applied Sciences.

Quantifiable outcome

• THE Impact Rankings - led Türkiye's foundation universities for 6 consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sabancı University: Istanbul-based private non-profit foundation university with strong STEM/research focus, English-medium instruction, and AACSB-accredited business school. Closely comparable in mission, governance (foundation-owned), and target student profile to Özyeğin.
• Koç University: One of Türkiye's top private foundation research universities in Istanbul with English-medium programs across engineering, business, and social sciences. Comparable in scale, AACSB accreditation, international rankings focus, and foundation governance model.
• Bilkent University: Türkiye's first private non-profit foundation university in Ankara; private campus, research-intensive, English-medium instruction. Direct peer on governance structure (foundation-owned) and academic model, though Ankara-based rather than Istanbul.
• Bahçeşehir University: Large Istanbul-based private foundation university offering English-medium programs and significant international student recruitment. Comparable on private-non-profit foundation model and Istanbul student market, though broader/less research-focused.
• Yeditepe University: Istanbul-based private foundation university with English-medium instruction and broad faculty coverage. Comparable on governance (foundation-owned), English-language delivery, and Istanbul student market segment.

Broad incumbents

• Boğaziçi University: Public research university in Istanbul with strong STEM focus and historical reputation for English-medium instruction. Comparable competitor for top students/faculty though it is a public incumbent rather than a foundation university.
• Istanbul Technical University (ITU): Historic public technical university specializing in engineering, architecture, and applied sciences. Comparable on engineering and applied-research portfolio as the dominant Istanbul incumbent in STEM.
• ETH Zurich: European STEM-focused research university benchmark for engineering, AI and applied science, with global rankings leadership. Comparable on international STEM positioning and research output ambition, though publicly funded.
• EPFL: Swiss public research university with strong STEM, engineering and AI focus, frequently cited alongside leading young/technical universities. Comparable on third-generation research university positioning and international ranking profile.

Regional players

• TOBB University of Economics and Technology: Ankara-based private university focused on economics, engineering and technology, with strong industry links through the TOBB business confederation. Comparable on private STEM/business emphasis, though Ankara-based rather than competing directly in Istanbul.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ozyeginuni
• Facebookfacebook.com/ozyeginuniversitesi

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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