Atlas University

What Atlas University does

Atlas University (İstanbul Atlas Üniversitesi) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, operating from its Atlas Vadi Campus in the Kağıthane district. The university was founded in 2018 and delivers undergraduate, graduate, associate-degree, and continuing-education programs across six faculties — Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Art, Design and Architecture — supplemented by a vocational school (Meslek Yüksekokulu), a school of foreign languages, and a Graduate Education Institute. Student recruitment runs primarily through Turkey's centralized YKS national exam placement system (ÖSYM), with direct outreach via the institutional website, call center (444 34 39), on-campus events, and social media; international recruitment flows through Erasmus+ and bilateral partnerships.

The institution runs a platform-plus-modules digital architecture spanning the student lifecycle. Core systems include MyLMS (a learning management system supporting synchronous and asynchronous distance learning), OIS (Student Information System), EBYS (Electronic Document Management System), MyAtlas (student portal), MEDU (digital education platform), and Katalog Atlas/Akademik Atlas for library and faculty search. Research and applied-learning infrastructure comprises the Atlas Research Center (ARC, opened June 2026), the Brain Research and AI Application and Research Center, specialized laboratories, a Technology Transfer Office, a Technology Development Center, and the Atlas Continuing Education Center (SEM). The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences holds FEDEK accreditation.

Revenue is generated across three streams: tuition and fees — structured into Tam Burslu (full scholarship), %50 İndirimli (50% discount), and English-medium premium tiers across medical, health sciences, engineering, and associate programs; healthcare services delivered through the wholly-owned Atlas University Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry Hospital (opened 2024); and continuing-education revenue from the Atlas SEM. The university has secured external recognition including UI GreenMetric 7th globally in 'Accessible and Clean Energy,' 2nd in Turkey for Scopus publication growth, and 6th in Turkey for career-launch speed, and has partnerships with İstanbul Technical University (neurotechnology/data science, 2026), University of Helsinki, and University of Redlands.

Name

Atlas University

Legal name

İstanbul Atlas Üniversitesi

Website

https://atlas.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atlas University is a private Istanbul-based university delivering undergraduate, graduate, associate, and continuing-education programs across medicine, dentistry, engineering, health sciences, humanities, and vocational tracks, recruiting students via Turkey's YKS system and operating two hospitals for patient care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Medical education programs
• University hospital services
• Dental education programs
• Continuing education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees with various scholarship tiers (Tam Burslu/Full Scholarship, %50 İndirimli/50% Discount) across undergraduate, associate, and graduate programs.
2. Healthcare Services: Revenue generated through Atlas University Hospital and Faculty of Dentistry Hospital providing medical and dental services to patients.
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from professional development programs, certificate courses, and corporate training through Atlas Continuing Education Center (SEM).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlas University is a private higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, associate, and graduate degree programs across faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Art, Design and Architecture, both on-campus and via the MyLMS distance learning platform. The university also operates two teaching hospitals (Atlas University Hospital and Dentistry Faculty Hospital) providing medical and dental services, and offers continuing education through Atlas SEM.

Product overview

Atlas University operates as a comprehensive educational institution offering a platform-plus-modules architecture for higher education services. The core platform consists of integrated digital systems including MyLMS (learning management system), OIS (student information system), EBYS (document management), MyAtlas (student portal), and MEDU (digital education platform). Supporting modules include research centers (Atlas Research Center ARC, Brain Research and AI Center), technology transfer facilities, career services, and continuing education programs. The university provides academic programs across faculties including Medicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Art Design and Architecture, supported by extensive laboratory infrastructure and hospital facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyLMS: Learning Management System for distance education
• MyAtlas
• OİS
• EBYS
• Atlas Kariyer Merkezi
• Atlas Vadi Kampüsü
• Atlas Araştırma Merkezi (ARC)

Products and services

• Medicine Programs (Tıp Fakültesi, Turkish and English Medium) Undergraduate medical degree program offered in Turkish and English mediums, with full scholarship (Tam Burslu) and 50% discount scholarship tiers. SAY minimum scores of 494.2299 (rank 13,830) for full scholarship and 459.3444 (rank 37,957) for 50% discount. Includes integrated clinical training at Atlas University Hospital.
• Dentistry Programs (Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi, Turkish and English Medium) Undergraduate dental degree program offered in Turkish and English mediums, with full scholarship and 50% discount scholarship tiers. SAY minimum score of 465.38623 (rank 33,005). Integrated with clinical training at the Dentistry Faculty Hospital.
• Health Sciences Programs (Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi) Undergraduate programs covering nursing (TYT minimum 365.05072, rank 147,396), physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, and other allied health disciplines, with full scholarship and 50% discount scholarship tiers.
• Engineering and Natural Sciences Programs (Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi) Undergraduate engineering programs in computer science, biomedical engineering, electrical-electronics engineering, industrial engineering, and emerging fields including AI and data science, with research opportunities via the Atlas Research Center (ARC) and Brain Research and AI Center.
• Humanities and Social Sciences Programs (İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Fakültesi) Undergraduate programs in psychology, business administration, translation and interpreting, international trade, and management information systems, with FEDEK accreditation for humanities and social sciences departments.
• Art, Design and Architecture Programs (Sanat, Tasarım ve Mimarlık Fakültesi) Undergraduate programs in art, design, and architecture disciplines offered at Atlas University.
• Vocational School Associate Degree Programs (Meslek Yüksekokulu) Two-year associate degree programs preparing students for technical careers in healthcare (e.g., Medical Laboratory Techniques, TYT 335.90036), technology, business, and design. 5 projects supported under TÜBİTAK 2209-A program.
• Graduate Education Programs (Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü) Master's and doctoral degree programs with thesis and non-thesis options offered through the Graduate Education Institute, supporting advanced academic and research careers.
• Atlas University Hospital Medical Services (Atlas Üniversitesi Hastanesi) Medical services delivered through Atlas University Hospital (wholly-owned subsidiary), including neurology, cardiology, general surgery, and specialized healthcare delivery. Functions as a teaching hospital for the Faculty of Medicine.
• Dentistry Faculty Hospital Services (Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Hastanesi) Dental and oral health services delivered through the Dentistry Faculty Hospital (wholly-owned subsidiary, opened 2024), supporting clinical training for dental students and serving patients in Istanbul.
• Atlas Continuing Education Center (Atlas Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi / SEM) Continuing education center offering professional development programs, certificate courses, and corporate training for working professionals and organizations seeking lifelong learning opportunities.
• MyLMS Distance Learning Platform Comprehensive distance learning platform supporting both asynchronous recorded content and synchronous live sessions, enabling online and hybrid course delivery for students and faculty.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 7th globally in GreenMetric 'Accessible and Clean Energy' category
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• İstanbul Technical University (İTÜ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Strategic partnership in neurotechnology and data science research. Joint collaboration between Atlas University and İTÜ combining expertise in neuroscience, AI, and data analytics for advanced research initiatives.
• University of HelsinkicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ internship mobility partnership accepting Atlas University Psychology students (Kimia Sharifi and Fatemeh Heidari) for internship positions at Helsinki University Hospital.
• University of Redlands (USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration program with University of Redlands, California, providing exchange and certification opportunities in Geographic Information Systems.
• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ mobility program with multiple European partner universities enabling student and faculty exchanges for academic and professional development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sabancı University: Leading Istanbul private research university with strong engineering and natural sciences programs and active TÜBİTAK/industry research output. Comparable as a benchmark for research-intensive private Turkish universities.
• Bahçeşehir University: Large Istanbul private university with broad faculties including medicine, engineering, and humanities, plus extensive international partnerships. Comparable as a multi-faculty private Turkish university competing for similar YKS candidates.
• Koç University: Top-ranked Istanbul private research university with medical, engineering, and social science programs plus Koç University Hospital. Comparable as a premium-tier Turkish private university; benchmark for research output and brand.
• Bilkent University: Ankara-based private research university, the first Turkish private university, with engineering, science, and humanities. Comparable as an established benchmark for private Turkish university research and brand recognition.
• İstanbul Aydın University: Large Istanbul private university with broad faculties including medicine, dentistry, and health sciences. Comparable scale and multi-faculty private university competition for prospective students.

Direct peers

• İstanbul Medipol University: Large private Turkish university anchored on health sciences, medicine, and dentistry with on-campus Medipol Mega Hospital Complex. Direct peer given similar faculty mix, hospital ownership, and scholarship-driven tuition model.
• Biruni University: Istanbul private university concentrated in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences. Comparable niche focus on healthcare education and similar reliance on YKS placement for student intake.
• Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University: Istanbul-based private foundation university with a health-sciences focus and an integrated Acıbadem Healthcare Group hospital network. Closest comparable to Atlas in combining medical/dental education with owned hospital facilities for clinical training.
• Bezmialem Vakıf University: Istanbul-based vakıf (foundation) university centered on medicine and health sciences with its own teaching hospital. Comparable as a health-anchored private Turkish university with hospital-led clinical training.

Regional players

• İstanbul Kültür University: Private Istanbul university with engineering, architecture, economics, and health sciences faculties. Comparable private Istanbul peer for student recruitment and faculty mix, though with less direct hospital integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atlasunv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_YAqqP-s056gZxW1Ew5PTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/atlasunv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlasunv
• Instagraminstagram.com/atlasunv

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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