Maltepe University

What Maltepe University does

Maltepe University is a foundation university (vakıf üniversitesi) established in 1997 in the Maltepe district on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey, operating under the İstanbul Marmara Eğitim Vakfı (İMEV) non-profit foundation. The institution delivers higher education across 9 faculties plus a conservatory and vocational school, comprising 18 associate degree programs, 47 undergraduate programs, and 69 graduate programs (including 12 doctoral and 2 proficiency-in-arts tracks). It serves approximately 5,127 enrolled students supported by 564 teaching staff and a total headcount of 10,000+. The institution also operates a Faculty of Medicine teaching hospital, a distance education center (MUZEM) offering e-MBA and e-Logistics via Blackboard LMS, a Turkish language teaching center (TÖMER), a technology transfer office (MayaTTO), 17 specialized research centers including two UNESCO chairs, and an alumni/career center (MİKAM) connecting a 40,595-strong graduate network.

The underlying technology stack is built primarily on third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Blackboard for learning management, MÜBİS for student information, EBYS for electronic document management, and Microsoft Office 365 / Google Workspace for communications. The business model combines tuition and fees (the primary revenue stream, varying by program and domestic/international status) with healthcare services revenue from the university hospital, professional development revenue from MALTEPE-SEM continuing education, subscription revenue from MUZEM distance learning, and technology transfer / commercialization revenue through MayaTTO. Student recruitment follows a hybrid GTM: domestic students are funneled through Turkey's centralized YKS admission system, while international students are acquired through the dedicated International Office, online applications, university fairs, and the government-backed Study in Turkey portal.

Recent strategic emphasis has been on quality accreditation (YÖKAK 2-year institutional accreditation in March 2025; TS EN ISO 9001:2015 in November 2024; TYÇ Logo for 14 programs in July 2024), industry-aligned vocational partnerships (notably TUSAŞ for aircraft technology training in August 2025), applied research expansion (scheduled SAT-UARLAB supercritical fluid lab in 2026; quantum encryption breakthrough in 2025), and ESG positioning through a dedicated Sustainability Office opened in June 2024. The university is led by Acting Rector Yusuf Aksar, with governance exercised through a Board of Trustees chaired by Mehmet Alkan under the İMEV foundation.

Name

Maltepe University

Legal name

Maltepe Üniversitesi

Website

https://maltepe.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Maltepe University is a private foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey, offering associate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 9 faculties to roughly 5,100 students, with additional revenue from a teaching hospital, distance education, and continuing education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maltepe

Offices1 record

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 and Fees: Revenue from tuition fees for undergraduate, graduate, and associate degree programs; varies by program and nationality (domestic vs international students)
2. Healthcare Services: Revenue from Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Education and Research Hospital providing medical services
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from MALTEPE-SEM (Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi) offering professional development and certificate programs
4. Distance Education Programs: Revenue from e-MBA and e-Lojistik distance learning master's programs offered through MUZEM
5. Technology Transfer: Revenue and commercialization from Technology Transfer Office (TTO/MayaTTO) including research projects and industry collaborations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maltepe University is a private foundation university that delivers multi-level higher education — 18 associate degree programs through its Vocational School, 47 four-year undergraduate programs across 9 faculties, and 69 graduate programs (master's, doctoral, and proficiency in arts) through the Graduate Education Institute. It also provides music education at the Conservatory, Turkish language instruction for international students via TÖMER, online master's programs (e-MBA, e-Logistics) through MUZEM, continuing education and certificates through MALTEPE-SEM, and operates an affiliated teaching hospital for medical education and healthcare services.

Product overview

Maltepe University operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering a multi-level educational portfolio. The core offerings include 18 associate degree programs (Önlisans) through the Vocational School, 47 undergraduate programs (Lisans) across 9 faculties, and 69 graduate programs including 12 doctoral programs and 2 proficiency in arts programs through the Graduate Education Institute. Supporting educational services include the Conservatory for music education, TÖMER for Turkish language instruction, and MUZEM for distance learning via Blackboard LMS. The university operates 17 specialized research centers and maintains an affiliated teaching hospital. Additional services include student dormitories and career/alumni support through MİKAM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MayaTTO: Technology Transfer Office of Maltepe University
• MUZEM
• MİKAM
• MUSAR

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs (Önlisans Programları)
• Undergraduate Programs (Lisans Programları)
• Graduate Programs (Lisansüstü Programları)
• Distance Education (Uzaktan Eğitim)
• Conservatory (Konservatuvar)
• TÖMER Turkish Language Teaching Center
• Research Centers (Araştırma Merkezleri) 17 specialized research centers including Atatürk Principles Research Center, Environment and Energy Technologies (ÇEVENTAM), Experimental Animals (MÜDEHAM), Entrepreneurship and Business Development (MÜGİM), Human Rights, Cancer and Stem Cells (MÜKKAM), Learning and Teaching, Health Law, Continuous Education (MALTEPE-SEM), and Technology Transfer Office (MayaTTO).
• University Hospital (Klinik Hastane) Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Education and Research Hospital providing clinical medical education and healthcare services to patients, supporting the medical faculty's clinical training mission.
• Student Dormitory (Öğrenci Yurdu) Student accommodation services provided through contracted facilities managed by Kumuşi Food Cafeteria and Student Dormitory Operations.
• MİKAM Career and Alumni Center Graduates Communication and Career Application and Research Center (MİKAM) connecting the 40,595-strong alumni base with career opportunities and current students.
• International Office Services Dedicated International Office managing recruitment, applications, and support for international students across undergraduate and graduate programs, including coordination with the Study in Turkey government platform and bilateral international protocols.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,595 graduates contributing to various sectors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TUSAŞ (Türk Uçak Sanayii Anonim Ortaklığı)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Cooperation protocol between Maltepe University Vocational School Aircraft Technology program and TUSAŞ for aviation industry training and development
• TAV HavalimanlarıminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Airport internship cooperation for Civil Aviation Cabin Services and Airline Business Administration programs
• Goldeneye Solutions Medikal Bilgisayar Yazılım ve Elektronik A.Ş.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Internship cooperation protocol between Maltepe University Software Engineering Department and Goldeneye Solutions medical IT company
• ITServ TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024Education cooperation protocol between Maltepe University Software Engineering Department and ITServ Technology
• CODEXIST Bilişim Teknoloji Hizmetleri Tic. Ltd. Şti.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2024Internship cooperation protocol between Maltepe University Software Engineering Department and CODEXIST IT Services company for student internship opportunities
• MADEBYCATminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024University-Industry cooperation protocol between Maltepe University Faculty of Communication and MADEBYCAT
• LifeClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024University-Industry cooperation protocol with LifeClub through Faculty of Communication
• BenchmarkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024University-Industry cooperation protocol with Benchmark through Faculty of Communication
• Ergün MimarlıkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2023Voluntary internship and vocational education cooperation protocol with Ergün Mimarlık for Architecture and Design Faculty students
• Lojistik Derneği (LODER)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2023Cooperation protocol between Maltepe University and Logistics Association for academic and professional collaboration in logistics field
• Türk Ekonomi Bankası A.Ş. (TEB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 October 2022TÜBİTAK BİGG Program cooperation agreement for supporting entrepreneurship and technology-based business initiatives
• İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı (ISG)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018Internship cooperation for civil aviation programs at Istanbul's Asian-side international airport
• Havaş (Havaalanları Yer Hizmetleri A.Ş.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2018Long-term internship protocol for Civil Aviation Operations Management students
• İstanbul Marmara Eğitim Vakfı (İMEV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding foundation of Maltepe University providing institutional support and governance
• Marmara Eğitim KurumlarıcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution group under İMEV umbrella including K-12 schools forming integrated educational ecosystem
• Maltepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Eğitim ve Araştırma HastanesicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity hospital providing clinical education for medical students and healthcare services to community
• Bodrum Club Marma HotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel facility under university ecosystem for hospitality education and events

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Doğuş University: Istanbul foundation university with multi-faculty structure and vocational school offerings. Comparable in program mix and Istanbul private-university competitive set.
• Özyeğin University: Istanbul foundation university with strong applied and professional programs including aviation and business. Comparable in structure, faculty mix, and Istanbul private-university market positioning.
• Koç University: Istanbul foundation university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs with a strong research focus. Same operating model and target student segments, with deeper resources and higher brand prestige.
• Bahçeşehir University: Large Istanbul foundation university with strong international student enrollment and broad program portfolio across multiple faculties. Directly comparable in city footprint, foundation-university structure, and reliance on international recruitment.
• İstinye University: Istanbul foundation university notable for its affiliated teaching hospital and medical faculty, paralleling Maltepe's hospital-integrated model. Comparable in medical-education vertical and Istanbul operating geography.
• Kadir Has University: Istanbul foundation university with comparable program breadth across social sciences, engineering, and business. Similar scale and foundation-governance structure as Maltepe.
• Sabancı University: Istanbul foundation university known for interdisciplinary programs and research output. Comparable foundation-university structure, multi-faculty portfolio, and domestic/international student mix.
• İstanbul Bilgi University: Turkish foundation university in Istanbul offering comparable multi-faculty undergraduate and graduate programs, international student recruitment, and similar revenue model. Closely comparable in scale, target market, and operating geography to Maltepe.

Regional players

• Atılım University: Ankara-based Turkish foundation university with comparable breadth of programs including engineering, business, and social sciences, but operating primarily in a different regional market from Maltepe's Istanbul base.
• Yaşar University: Turkish foundation university in İzmir offering multi-faculty programs with comparable foundation governance and international orientation, but operating in a different geographic market from Maltepe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maltepeedutr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzqORMYj3JH533lJFXbvjDQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/maltepeuniversitesi/?locale=tr_TR
• Instagraminstagram.com/maltepeedutr

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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