Bilecik University

What Bilecik University does

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi is a Turkish state university established in 2007 in Bilecik Province and operated under the supervision of the Higher Education Council (YÖK). The institution delivers undergraduate, graduate (master's and doctoral), and vocational education across 10 faculties — including Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Health Sciences, Theology, Fine Arts, and Agriculture — and 8 vocational schools distributed across the districts of Bozüyük, Gölpazarı, Osmaneli, Pazaryeri, Söğüt, and the main Bilecik campus. It serves primarily domestic Turkish students alongside international cohorts via Erasmus+, Mevlana, and degree-program channels, with active outreach to high school students through Lise-Akademi Buluşmaları programs.

The university operates a comprehensive digital infrastructure spanning a Student Information System (OBS), Academic Data Management System (AVESİS), Project Process Management System (BAPSİS), e-Sertifika certificate platform, distance education portal (ue.bilecik.edu.tr), library management system (Prof. Dr. Azmi Özcan Kütüphanesi), and the SoliClub smart card application for campus services. Research capacity is anchored by the BARUM central research laboratory, Bilecik Teknopark, a Technology Transfer Office (TTO), and specialized centers for biotechnology, energy technologies (ETUAM), natural stone technologies (DAUM), experimental archaeology, and women's studies, plus in-house İHA drone development (Beytürk BF-1/BF-2) with proprietary energy-consumption analysis.

The business model is government-funded rather than market-revenue: primary funding flows from the Turkish state via YÖK budget allocations, with secondary revenue from tuition (international students, second-degree, summer school, non-funded programs), research grants (TÜBİTAK, TÜSEB, BEBKA, COST), and professional services through BİLSEM continuous education and laboratory services. The go-to-market combines sales-led admissions via a dedicated prospective-student portal, event-driven recruitment through career fairs and NAFSA 2026 international conference participation, and community-led outreach via student clubs and the BİKAM alumni network. Pricing is annual tuition published by program tier, with scholarships available; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bilecik University

Legal name

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi

Website

https://bilecik.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi is a Turkish state university, founded 2007, delivering undergraduate and graduate education across 10 faculties and 8 vocational schools in Bilecik Province, serving primarily domestic and international students via degree programs and Erasmus+ exchange.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• Distance learning platforms
• Vocational training programs
• Scientific research funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilecik

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Turkish government through Higher Education Council (YÖK) as a public state university
2. Tuition Fees: Fees from international students, second degree programs, summer school, and non-funded programs
3. Research Grants: Funding from TÜBİTAK, TÜSEB, BEBKA, COST and other research funding bodies for various research projects
4. Professional Services: Revenue from continuous education programs (BİLSEM), testing services, and laboratory services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bilecik University is a public higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and vocational education through on-campus faculties and schools, supplemented by distance education and continuous/lifelong learning programs. It also operates applied research centers, a technology transfer office, and a technology development zone (Teknopark) supporting industry-facing R&D and innovation services.

Product overview

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali Üniversitesi operates as a comprehensive university offering a portfolio of digital education and research services. The core educational offerings include the Uzaktan Eğitim (Distance Education) platform for remote learning and the E-Sertifika system for electronic certification. Administrative operations are supported by integrated systems including OBS (Öğrenci Bilgi Sistemi/Student Information System) for academic record management, AVESİS (Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi) for academic data management, and BAPSİS (Proje Süreçleri Yönetim Sistemi) for research project management. Research and innovation capabilities are enhanced through the Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (Technology Transfer Office), Bilecik Teknopark technology park, and the Merkezi Araştırma Laboratuvarı (BARUM) central research laboratory. The university also operates various specialized research centers including Biyoteknoloji Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (Biotechnology Application and Research Center), Enerji Teknolojileri Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (Energy Technologies Research Center), and Doğal Taş Teknolojileri Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (Natural Stone Technologies Research Center).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir ÜniversitesicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Three-year cooperation protocol signed between rectors for joint academic activities. Covers summer school, joint courses, dual degree programs, collaborative research, joint academic events, sports and cultural activities, student and faculty exchange at associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
• Universitatea Lucian Blaga Din SibiucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Erasmus+ institutional agreement signed at NAFSA 2026 conference in the United States. Covers fields including Accounting, Management Information Systems, Electronics, Biology, Business, Computer Science, Dentistry, Finance and Banking, Nursing, History, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Pre-school Teaching, Political Science, and Social Work for student and staff mobility.
• Facoltà Valdese di Teologia (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Erasmus+ institutional agreement in theology field, initiated by Research Assistant Aybike Çağlar from the Faculty of Theology. Aims to promote mutual student and staff mobility and develop cooperation in education-teaching activities.
• TÜBİTAKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish national research funding agency providing grants for university research projects including 2209-A and 2209-B student research projects
• TÜSEBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Health Institutes providing funding for health-related research projects
• BEBKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBursa-Eskişehir-Bilecik Development Agency providing regional development support and project funding
• Erasmus+ Program (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union education program enabling student and staff mobility across European universities with multiple institutional agreements
• Beypazarı KaymakamlığıminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict governorship partnership for organizing İHA Festival and youth technology events like 'Türkiye Yüzyılı İHA Festivali'
• COST ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Cooperation in Science and Technology program supporting research networking activities

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bseuniversitesi
• Xx.com/BSEUniversitesi
• Facebookfacebook.com/BilecikUniversitesi.BSEU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bilecik-seyh-edebali-universitesi

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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