Kadir Has University

Name

Kadir Has University

Legal name

Kadir Has Üniversitesi

Website

https://khas.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Project-based learning
• Foundation university
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate research

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue source from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees. Private university with scholarship programs for high-achieving students.
2. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from TUBITAK, EU research programs, and other national/international research funding bodies for academic research projects.
3. Technology Park Operations: KHAS Silivri Teknopark generates revenue through technology company incubation and consultancy services.
4. Continuing Education: Revenue from Lifelong Learning Center, summer/winter schools, and professional development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kadir Has University is a private foundation (vakıf) research university in Istanbul offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 5 faculties (Law, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Communication, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Arts and Design) plus a School of Foreign Languages. It delivers an application- and project-based education model where curricula are co-designed with industry partners, supported by a Core Program, undergraduate research opportunities (LİSAR@KHAS), international exchange agreements, and a research/technology park (KHAS Silivri Teknopark).

Product overview

Kadir Has University operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across 5 faculties (Law, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Communication, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Arts and Design) and a School of Foreign Languages. The university's product portfolio includes educational technology platforms (KHAS Learn LMS, MyKHAS student portal, Bologna academic system, Sparks engagement platform), specialized educational programs (Core Program, Project-Based Education Model, LİSAR@KHAS undergraduate research program), research infrastructure (KHAS Silivri Teknopark technology park, UNESCO Chair), student support services (KHAS Buddy Program, Beyaz Güvercinler Scholarship Program), and cultural offerings (Rezan Has Museum, KHAS Akademileri continuing education, Yaratıcı Endüstriler Platformu creative industries platform). The university operates from its historic Cibali Campus in Istanbul's Historic Peninsula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project-Based Education Model Teaching methodology developed by the university where course curricula are designed in collaboration with industry partners, emphasizing experiential learning through real-world projects for undergraduate students across all faculties.
• Core Program (Çekirdek Program) Common interdisciplinary curriculum that brings together students from all departments in their first academic semester under a shared educational framework.
• Graduate School Programs (Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü) Master's and doctoral degree programs offered across multiple disciplines through the university's graduate school.
• LİSAR@KHAS Undergraduate Research Program Program that supports undergraduate students' participation in academic research processes and the development of their own research projects under faculty mentorship.
• KHAS Silivri Teknopark (Technology Park) University technology park providing infrastructure, incubation, and consultancy services to technology-based companies and research projects.
• Rezan Has Museum Cultural museum operated by the university housing collections in archaeology, art history, and historical artifacts, open to the public.
• KHAS Akademileri (Continuing Education) Academy programs offering non-degree courses, certificate programs, and training for lifelong learning and professional development.
• High School Summer School Summer/winter program for high school students, including AI-focused offerings, providing early exposure to university-level education.
• Beyaz Güvercinler Burs Programı (White Pigeons Scholarship Program) Scholarship program that provides economically disadvantaged students access to quality higher education at the university.
• UNESCO Chair UNESCO chair hosted by the university focusing on designated research areas under international academic cooperation.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Global Compact (Küresel İlkeler Sözleşmesi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2009Kadir Has University signed the UN Global Compact in July 2009, committing to its principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The university publishes annual UNGC Progress Reports.
• Fatih Belediyesi (Fatih Municipality)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fatih Municipality for sports facilities construction and operation, including sports hall and related facilities completed in 2008.
• İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (İBB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality for training young women software developers through joint programs.
• Industry Partners for Project-Based EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading sector representatives collaborate with KHAS to design curriculum and mentor students in project-based education. Partners provide production facilities and R&D laboratories for internships.
• Erasmus Partner UniversitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilateral exchange agreements with international universities for student and faculty mobility under Erasmus and other exchange programs.
• Kadir Has Vakfı (HASVAK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding foundation established by Kadir Has in 1991. Owns and supports the university. Funded university establishment and provides ongoing governance through Mütevelli Heyeti (Board of Trustees).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hacettepe University: Major public research university in Ankara with comprehensive faculties including medicine, engineering, and social sciences. Comparable to Kadir Has as a comprehensive Turkish university with significant research output and a wide faculty mix competing for the same national talent pool.
• Boğaziçi University: Public research university in Istanbul consistently ranked as Turkey's top university, with strong English-medium programs across engineering, social sciences, and natural sciences. Comparable to Kadir Has as a primary Turkish competitor for high-ranked YKS candidates and faculty talent in Istanbul.
• Koç University: Top-ranked Turkish foundation (vakıf) university in Istanbul offering undergraduate, graduate, and research programs across engineering, business, law, medicine, and social sciences. Directly comparable as a private, non-profit Istanbul foundation university with a research-driven, project-oriented curriculum and strong industry partnerships.
• İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi (İTÜ): Historic Istanbul public technical university, especially strong in engineering, architecture, and natural sciences. Comparable as a top-tier Istanbul competitor for engineering and science students and as a benchmark for KHAS's MÜDEK-accredited engineering programs.
• Bilkent University: Turkey's first private foundation university, located near Ankara, with comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs and an extensive research park. Comparable as a foundation university with English-medium instruction, broad faculty coverage, and a parallel technology-park commercialization model.
• Sabancı University: Istanbul-based private foundation university with interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs and an integrated research culture. Comparable to Kadir Has as a vakıf üniversitesi with a strong endowment, applied research focus, and similar faculty and student profile.

Direct peers

• Yeditepe University: Istanbul-based foundation university with a broad portfolio including medicine, engineering, law, communication, and arts. Comparable as a private Istanbul foundation university competing for similar YKS-placed students and offering parallel faculty mix.
• İstanbul Bilgi University: Istanbul-based private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across law, communication, business, engineering, and health sciences. Comparable as a city-based private competitor for the same Istanbul student pool and faculty, with similar emphasis on communication and social sciences.
• Özyeğin University: Istanbul-based private foundation university focused on entrepreneurship, applied research, and industry-linked programs across business, engineering, architecture, and social sciences. Highly comparable as a vakıf üniversitesi with similar positioning around project-based learning and industry partnerships.

Emerging players

• MEF University: Smaller, newer Istanbul foundation university focused on engineering, business, law, and architecture with an applied, industry-linked curriculum. Comparable to Kadir Has as a vakıf üniversitesi targeting applied/project-based education in Istanbul.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kadir-has-university

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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