Erciyes University

Name

Erciyes University

Legal name

Erciyes Üniversitesi

Website

https://erciyes.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Billing, Tuition, Fees & Payments (including Cafeteria/Meal Accounts) (EDAFAEAN)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Research universities
• Distance education
• University hospital services
• Technology transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Talas

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: As a public university, Erciyes University receives primary funding from the Turkish government through the Higher Education Council (YÖK) budget allocations.
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition fees from Turkish and international students, as well as various administrative fees for programs and services.
3. Healthcare Services Revenue: University hospitals generate revenue through patient care services including medical treatments, diagnostic services, and specialized healthcare procedures across multiple hospital facilities.
4. Research Grants and Projects: External funding through TÜBİTAK, TÜSEB, and other national/international research grant programs supporting university research activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Erciyes University is a public research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across 19 faculties, 8 institutes, 4 schools, and 15 vocational schools, alongside distance education through ERUZEM. It also operates university hospitals providing healthcare services and runs the Erciyes Teknopark technology transfer zone supporting industry-academia R&D collaboration, all anchored in Kayseri/Talas, Turkey.

Product overview

Erciyes University operates as a comprehensive research university with 19 faculties, 8 institutes, 1 high school, and 2 vocational schools. The institution offers a unified technology ecosystem comprising multiple interconnected digital platforms: ERUZEM (distance education center providing live lectures, archived video content, exam management via SYS, and assignment management via GİS), ERUDM (Moodle-based course materials portal), E-Kampüs (integrated campus management system), and OBİSİS (student information system). Additional platforms include BAP for research project management, AVESİS for academic data, BKYS/MYS for quality and satisfaction management, and EBYS for electronic document management. The university also operates ERÜ Teknopark for technology transfer and incubation, the Technology Transfer Office, and 35 research centers covering fields from genome and stem cell research to defense industry technologies. Hospital services include specialized facilities for cardiology, oncology, organ transplantation, pediatrics, and dental surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Erciyes Teknopark: Technology park and business incubator supporting technology transfer and startup ecosystem
• ERUZEM
• E-Kampüs
• ERUDM
• Turcosa Analitik

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Four-year undergraduate bachelor's degree programs delivered across the university's faculties and vocational schools, targeted at students entering via the YKS national central placement system.
• Graduate and Doctoral Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs delivered through the university's 8 institutes, targeted at graduates seeking advanced academic and research qualifications.
• Distance Education (ERUZEM) Online and remote learning programs administered through the ERUZEM Distance Education Center, enabling students to access university courses without on-campus attendance.
• University Hospital Healthcare Services Outpatient, inpatient, and specialty healthcare services delivered through the university's teaching hospitals, serving patients in Kayseri and central Anatolia with clinical care tied to the medical faculty.
• Erciyes Teknopark Technology Transfer and Incubation Technology transfer, incubation, and applied R&D services offered through Erciyes Teknopark to industrial firms and startups, leveraging university research capabilities.
• Erasmus+ and International Exchange Programs Student and academic exchange programs under Erasmus+ and other international agreements, allowing participants to study or work abroad at partner institutions.
• International Student Admissions Dedicated admission track for international applicants seeking undergraduate or graduate enrollment at Erciyes University outside the domestic YKS placement system.
• Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Continuing education, certificate, and lifelong learning programs delivered by the university for professionals and learners seeking post-graduate development.
• Applied Research and Grant-Funded Projects Funded research projects and academic studies conducted by university faculty and managed via the BAP and AVESIS systems, supporting industry and public-sector research needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked among top 1000 universities worldwide in URAP 2025-2026 ranking
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TEKNOFESTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Erciyes University maintains active partnership with TEKNOFEST, Turkey's largest technology and aviation festival. Students and teams from the university actively participate in technology competitions, winning 12 awards and placing 27 teams as finalists in TEKNOFEST 2025.
• Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)coreTechnology or IntegrationErciyes Teknopark has been selected as the sole implementing institution for the TR72 region (Kayseri, Sivas, Yozgat) in the Enterprise Europe Network for the 2025-2028 period, providing technology transfer and international collaboration services.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean Union Erasmus+ program enabling student and staff mobility, joint projects, and international academic collaboration with European universities.
• Mevlana Exchange ProgrammeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student and faculty exchange program with universities in countries outside Europe, particularly Middle Eastern and Asian institutions.
• IAESTE (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnical internship exchange program providing professional experience opportunities for students in science and engineering fields.
• TÜBİTAKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Scientific and Technological Research Institution providing research funding, grant programs, and scientific support for university research projects.
• TÜSEB (Turkey Health Institutes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth research support and funding institution supporting university medical and health science research projects through various grant programs.
• YÖK (Higher Education Council of Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational regulatory body for higher education providing institutional accreditation, funding coordination, and policy direction for all Turkish universities.
• Anadolu Universities AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other Anatolian region universities for joint research, student exchange, and resource sharing initiatives.
• ROKETSANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish defense industry company with collaboration in research, technology development, and workforce training in aerospace and defense technologies.
• TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational aerospace manufacturer partnering with university for research collaboration, technology development, and talent development in aerospace engineering.
• Turkish Historical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration in historical research, archives, and cultural heritage studies.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Middle East Technical University (METU/ODTÜ): Turkey's leading public research university with similar comprehensive offering across engineering, sciences, social sciences, and graduate programs. Directly comparable as a Turkish public research university competing for the same student pool via YÖK/YKS admissions and pursuing international rankings.
• Boğaziçi University: Istanbul-based public research university with strong STEM and social science programs. Comparable as a top-tier Turkish public research university competing for highly ranked students, faculty, and international recognition.
• Hacettepe University: Ankara-based public research university with especially strong medical and health sciences programs and university hospitals. Closely comparable to Erciyes given shared YÖK governance model, comprehensive faculty structure, hospital operations, and technology park presence.
• Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ): Turkey's premier engineering/technical public university with strong industry and defense partnerships. Directly comparable to Erciyes' engineering faculty and its ROKETSAN/TUSAŞ defense industry collaborations, plus similar teknopark and technology transfer operations.
• Istanbul University: Turkey's oldest and largest public university with very large enrollment and comprehensive faculty offerings. Comparable scale (similar student headcount) and similar YÖK governance plus historical strength in medicine, law, and humanities.
• Ankara University: Major Ankara-based public research university with comprehensive program offerings across faculties. Comparable as a YÖK-governed public research university competing for the same domestic Turkish student market.
• Gazi University: Ankara-based public research university with strong programs in education, engineering, and health sciences. Comparable as a comprehensive Turkish public research university with hospital operations and similar faculty/department scale.
• Karadeniz Technical University: Regional Turkish public research university in Trabzon with similar comprehensive faculty structure, university hospital, and teknopark operations. Closely comparable as a peer provincial Turkish research university competing in YÖK rankings.
• Atatürk University: Erzurum-based Turkish public research university with very large enrollment and comprehensive offerings. Comparable scale and YÖK governance model, with similar teknopark and hospital operations.
• Bilkent University: Turkey's leading private research university with strong STEM and engineering programs. Comparable as a comprehensive research university competing for top Turkish students and international recognition, though operating under a private rather than YÖK-public funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EruMedya
• Facebookfacebook.com/EruMedya

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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