Giresun Üniversitesi

What Giresun Üniversitesi does

Giresun Üniversitesi is a public state university established on March 1, 2006 under Turkish Higher Education Law (YÖK) via Law No. 5467, headquartered in Giresun, Turkey. It serves 27,029 students across 13 faculties, 13 vocational schools, 5 higher education schools, 3 institutes, and 1 state conservatory, distributed across 19 campuses throughout Giresun province — including Alucra, Bulancak, Dereli, Espiye, Eynesil, Görele, Keşap, Piraziz, Şebinkarahisar, and Tirebolu. The university is anchored on a regional specialization strategy (ihtisaslaşma), notably through the Fındık Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi (GİFAM) hazelnut research center and a Maritime Faculty leveraging the Black Sea coastal location.

The institution's core technology footprint comprises standard Turkish higher-education platforms: a Student Information System (UBS), distance learning platform (E-DERS/UZEM), Academic Data Management (ABVS), Electronic Document Management (EBYS/Belgenet), the GÜYBİS campus portal, and a Technology Transfer Office (TTO). Research infrastructure includes the Merkezi Araştırma Laboratuvarı (GRÜMLAB) central research lab and 21 application and research centers spanning clean production, augmented reality, child rights, women's studies, Black Sea strategic studies, and Turkish language education. The 3+1 Mesleki Eğitim Modeli combines three semesters of classroom theory with one semester of workplace training under industry cooperation protocols.

The business model is a state-funded public university model. Core operating revenue comes from Turkish state budget allocations distributed through YÖK (the Higher Education Council), supplemented by regulated tuition and dormitory fees, a revolving fund (Döner Sermaye) covering university hospital services, laboratory testing, continuing education programs via GUSEM, and applied research contracts. The university is 100% publicly owned by the Republic of Turkey, has no private shareholders, no external investors, and no funding rounds or M&A activity. Marketing and student recruitment occur through the YKS national placement system, a dedicated International Student Office, the Yunus Emre Enstitüsü Turkish Summer School partnership, and exchange programs including Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana.

Name

Giresun Üniversitesi

Legal name

Giresun Üniversitesi

Website

https://giresun.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Giresun Üniversitesi is a public state university in Giresun, Turkey, serving 27,029 students across 19 campuses with 13 faculties, 13 vocational schools, and 21 research centers, specializing in hazelnut R&D and Black Sea regional development under YÖK oversight.

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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), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate graduate programs
• Vocational education training
• Distance learning platform
• Scientific research centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Giresun

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Budget Allocation: Core funding from Turkish state budget allocated through YÖK for public university operations.
2. Student Fees and Tuition: Tuition fees from students, dormitory fees, and various service charges.
3. Döner Sermaye (Revolving Fund) Services: Revenue from university hospital services, laboratory testing, continuous education programs, and applied research services managed through revolving fund.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Giresun Üniversitesi is a public state university providing higher education (associate, undergraduate, graduate) across 13 faculties, 13 vocational schools, 5 higher education schools, 3 institutes, and 1 State Conservatory. The university delivers campus-based and distance education, operates applied research through 21 application and research centers including a specialized hazelnut research center, and provides healthcare services through its university hospital. Revenue is generated primarily through state budget allocations, with additional funding from tuition fees, service charges, and a Döner Sermaye (Revolving Fund) for hospital services and applied research.

Product overview

Giresun Üniversitesi operates as a comprehensive public university offering a portfolio of institutional technology platforms and educational services. The core digital infrastructure includes the Öğrenci Bilgi Sistemi (UBS) for student academic management, E-DERS for distance education delivery, ABVS for academic data management, and EBYS/Belgenet for administrative document workflows. Specialized centers such as UZEM (Distance Education Research Center), GRÜMLAB (Central Research Laboratory), and GİFAM (Hazelnut Research Center) provide domain-specific services. The university also operates TİF-Radyo as a media platform and maintains research support infrastructure through BAP (Scientific Research Projects) and the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). The institution spans 13 faculties, 3 institutes, 5 schools, 1 conservatory, and 13 vocational schools across 19 campuses serving approximately 27,029 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs (Vocational Schools) Associate degree (two-year) programs in vocational fields delivered across 13 Meslek Yüksekokulları (Vocational Schools) including Alucra Turan Bulutçu, Bulancak, Dereli, Espiye, Eynesil Kamil Nalbant, Giresun, Keşap, Piraziz, Sağlık Hizmetleri, Şebinkarahisar, Şebinkarahisar Sağlık Hizmetleri, and Tirebolu Mehmet Bayrak vocational schools. Designed for students seeking applied professional education in fields such as health services, technical disciplines, and applied sciences.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Faculties) Four-year undergraduate degree programs across 13 faculties including Maritime (Denizcilik), Dentistry (Diş Hekimliği), Education (Eğitim), Science and Letters (Fen Edebiyat), Fine Arts (Güzel Sanatlar), Economics and Administrative Sciences (İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler), Theology (İlahiyat), Engineering (Mühendislik), Health Sciences (Sağlık Bilimleri), Sports Sciences (Spor Bilimleri), Medicine (Tıp), Tirebolu Communication (Tirebolu İletişim), and Tourism (Turizm). Open to students entering through the YKS examination system.
• Graduate Degree Programs (Institutes) Master's and doctoral degree programs offered through three graduate institutes: Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü (Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences), Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü (Institute of Health Sciences), and Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü (Institute of Social Sciences). Open to students holding undergraduate degrees seeking advanced academic and research qualifications.
• Distance Learning Programs (UZEM) Remote education delivery through the UZEM (Distance Education Application and Research Center) using the E-DERS Uzaktan Öğretim Sistemi platform. Enables online learning and virtual classroom delivery for distant learners and continuing education participants unable to attend physical campuses.
• Healthcare Services (University Hospital) Clinical healthcare services delivered through the university's Health Research and Application Center operated via the Faculty of Medicine. Services provided to the general public as well as for medical education purposes, with revenue managed through the Döner Sermaye (Revolving Fund).
• Continuing Education Programs (GUSEM) Lifelong learning and professional development programs delivered through GUSEM (Sürekli Eğitim Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi - Continuing Education Research and Application Center). Includes certification programs for working professionals and corporate training offerings, with revenue managed through the Döner Sermaye (Revolving Fund).
• Turkish Language Education (TÖMER) Turkish language education programs for international students and foreign learners delivered through TÖMER (Turkish and Foreign Language Application and Research Center). Supports cultural and language immersion programs in partnership with Yunus Emre Enstitüsü.
• Research and Laboratory Services (GRÜMLAB) Advanced research and laboratory testing services provided through GRÜMLAB (Central Research Laboratory) for academic researchers, industry partners, and external clients. Revenue from testing services managed through the Döner Sermaye (Revolving Fund).
• Agricultural Research Services (GİFAM) Specialized hazelnut (fındık) agricultural research and development services delivered through GİFAM (Fındık Araştırma ve Uygulama Merkezi - Hazelnut Research and Application Center). Focused on the Black Sea region's primary agricultural product, providing research, consulting, and applied agricultural services to industry stakeholders.
• Technology Transfer Services (TTO) Technology transfer and commercialization services delivered through the Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (TTO) supporting industry-academia collaboration, intellectual property management, and startup incubation for research outputs of the university.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yunus Emre EnstitüsücoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Partnership for Turkish Summer School program hosting international students for language learning and cultural exchange. International students from various countries visit Giresun for Turkish language education and cultural immersion.
• TÜBİTAKcoreTechnology or IntegrationTurkish Scientific and Technological Research Council providing funding for research projects including TÜBİTAK 4005 Innovation Education Support Program. Also ULAKBİM provides technology infrastructure services.
• Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik BakanlığıcoreOthersMinistry providing occupational health and safety regulations and oversight. ISG (İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği) coordination operates under this framework.
• SGK (Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu)minorOthersSocial Security Institution for employee health and safety compliance monitoring.
• İŞKUR (Türkiye İş Kurumu)minorOthersTurkish Employment Agency partnership for vocational training and employment programs.
• Giresun ValiliğicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGiresun Governorship collaboration for regional development initiatives and inter-institutional coordination.
• Giresun BelediyesiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality collaboration for community services and regional projects.
• Giresun EXPO 2026 KomisyonuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGiresun EXPO 2026 Commission collaboration for regional development and cultural promotion activities.
• Giresun Dernekler FederasyonuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGiresun Associations Federation collaboration for diaspora engagement and cultural activities.
• MÜSİAD Giresun ŞubesiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish Independent Industrialists' and Businesspeople Association Giresun Branch for industry-academia collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Amasya University: Provincial public university of similar size and program breadth in the Black Sea hinterland. Comparable institutional profile with overlapping faculties and YÖK funding structure.
• Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University: Mid-size public university in the adjoining Central/Eastern Black Sea hinterland. Comparable scale, faculty mix, and vocational focus, though serving a different sub-region of Turkey.
• Kastamonu University: Mid-size public university in the western Black Sea region with comparable multi-campus, vocational-heavy structure and similar student enrollment scale.

Direct peers

• Trabzon University: Public university established in 2018 from former Avrasya University and other KTÜ-affiliated schools in Trabzon. Direct regional peer competing for Black Sea students with overlapping program portfolios.
• Gümüşhane University: Inland Black Sea public university of comparable size, recently founded, and with overlapping vocational and applied science programs serving a similarly-sized provincial population.
• Artvin Çoruh University: Another small Black Sea region public university with similar multi-district campus structure, vocational emphasis, and reliance on YÖK funding.
• Sinop University: Black Sea coastal public university of similar size and founding era. Direct regional peer with comparable multi-campus reach and applied sciences orientation.
• Ordu University: A neighboring public university in the same Black Sea region serving a similar provincial population with comparable faculties and vocational schools. Closest regional direct competitor for domestic student recruitment and hazelnut-producing geography overlap.
• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University: Public research university in Rize, the next-door Black Sea province. Comparable mid-size public institution with similar multi-campus structure, hazelnut-region research overlap, and applied health/vocational focus.
• Karadeniz Technical University (KTÜ): The flagship public research university of Turkey's Black Sea region, headquartered in Trabzon. Direct comparable on regional mission, multi-campus structure, and overlapping faculties (engineering, medicine, maritime); many Giresun faculties were originally transferred from KTÜ in 2006.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Giresun_Uni_28
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM5yIpXV4MXeiQUCWLSlLFg
• Facebookfacebook.com/giresununiversitesiresmisayfasi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/giresun-universitesi
• Instagraminstagram.com/giresun_university_official

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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