Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü

What Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü does

Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü (Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences) is a public graduate institute within Gazi University, a state university in Ankara, Turkey, founded in 1983. The institute administers thesis and non-thesis Master's programs, Doctorate (PhD) programs, and interdisciplinary graduate tracks across 17+ departments spanning architecture, engineering (automotive, civil, computer, electrical-electronic, mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, metallurgical and materials, energy systems), and the natural sciences (chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, statistics). It also operates specialized programs in Nuclear Sciences, Advanced Technologies, Information Security Engineering, and Smart Grids.

The institute's technology layer is essentially a shared university-managed e-service stack: the Students Affair Information System (OBS) for course registration and academic records, the Institute Application System for graduate admissions, the GUZEM learning management system for distance education, AVESİS for academic personnel and publication tracking, and BAPSİS for research project coordination. These are standard higher-education administrative platforms rather than proprietary technology products. The institute supports an academic research ecosystem through TÜBİTAK ARBİS, a Technology Transfer Office, an R&D Coordination Office, and the Gazi University Journal of Science (TR-Dizin indexed).

The revenue model is government-funded and tuition-regulated. Core funding flows from YÖK (Turkish Higher Education Council) budget allocations. Tuition is subsidized: thesis Master's and PhD programs are tuition-free for the first 4 and 8 semesters respectively, with nominal fees thereafter (129 TL per semester referenced for 2016-2017). Non-thesis Master's and special-student courses are priced per course (300 TL for 3 credits in 2016-2017). Foreign applicants pay a $100 evaluation fee. The institute operates a direct-to-consumer admissions model through its online portal, with additional recruitment channels via Gazi University's International Office and the Türkiye Scholarships program. Eleven-plus protocol partnerships with government ministries (National Defense, Interior, Transport and Infrastructure), industry chambers (ATO, ASO), and state enterprises (EÜAŞ, Eti Maden, Türkşeker, ASKİ, TÜİK) provide quota allocations for employees of these organizations.

Name

Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü

Legal name

Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü

Website

https://fbe.gazi.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences at Gazi University is a public graduate institute in Ankara, Türkiye, offering thesis and non-thesis Master's, PhD, and interdisciplinary programs across engineering, natural sciences, and emerging technology fields, funded by YÖK government allocations and tuition.

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Product category

Higher Education (Graduate Studies)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Master and doctoral degrees
• Natural and applied sciences
• Engineering graduate programs
• Scientific research training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

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 Fees: Graduate programs charge tuition fees based on program type. Thesis programs are tuition-free for first 4 semesters (Master's) or 8 semesters (PhD), then charged per semester. Non-thesis master's programs charge per course (3 credits).
2. Evaluation Fees: Foreign students pay evaluation fees of $100 for application processing.
3. Government Funding: Public university funded primarily by Turkish government through YÖK (Higher Education Council) allocations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gazi Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü is a public graduate school that delivers Master's (thesis and non-thesis) and PhD-level education in natural sciences, engineering, and technology fields. It admits students via a centralized Institute Application System, charges government-regulated tuition, and operates e-services (OBS, GUZEM, AVESİS, BAPSİS) supporting admissions, learning, and academic data management.

Product overview

Gazi University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences (Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü) is a comprehensive graduate education institution offering Master's programs (with and without thesis), Doctorate programs, and various interdisciplinary programs across engineering, sciences, and technology disciplines. The institution operates through multiple e-service platforms including the Students Affair Information System (OBS), Institute Application System, Distance Education System (GUZEM), and various research management systems. Core academic programs span Architecture, Engineering (Automotive, Civil, Computer, Electrical-Electronic, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Metallurgical, Industrial), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and specialized interdisciplinary programs such as Advanced Technologies, Nuclear Sciences, Information Security Engineering, and Smart Grids. The institution also offers collaborative programs through protocols with government ministries and industry organizations, recognizes outstanding research through Best PhD Thesis Awards, and publishes academic journals.

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Products and services

• Thesis Master's Programs Master's degree programs requiring coursework and a thesis; admission evaluation uses ALES score (50%), undergraduate GPA (25%), and aptitude/interview (25%). Tuition-free for the first 4 semesters (per regulated pricing).
• Non-Thesis Master's Programs Master's degree programs completed through coursework and a term project (no thesis). Admission based on 50% ALES score and 50% bachelor's GPA; maximum duration six semesters; charged per course (3 credits).
• Doctorate (PhD) Programs Doctoral programs requiring 21-24 credits for master's holders or 42-45 credits for bachelor's holders, plus proficiency exams and original thesis research. Tuition-free for the first 8 semesters.
• Nuclear Sciences Graduate Program Interdisciplinary graduate program in nuclear sciences, accepting first students from the 2022-2023 academic year.
• Smart Grids Graduate Program Graduate program covering smart grid technologies, renewable energy systems, and electrical grid modernization.
• Information Security Engineering Graduate Program Graduate program focusing on cybersecurity, information protection, and security engineering.
• Advanced Technologies Graduate Program Interdisciplinary graduate program focusing on advanced technologies and cutting-edge research areas.
• Students Affair Information System (OBS) Online student information system used for course registration, academic records, and student affairs procedures.
• Institute Application System Online application portal for prospective graduate students to submit applications and required documents.
• GUZEM (Distance Education System) Learning management system for online/distance education and course delivery.
• Scientific Research Projects Management System (BAPSİS) System for managing research projects, funding applications, and project coordination.
• Academic Data Management System (AVESİS) Academic personnel and research data management system for tracking faculty publications, projects, and academic activities.
• Institute Program Catalog Comprehensive catalog of all graduate programs including Architecture, Engineering disciplines (Automotive, Civil, Computer, Electrical-Electronic, Mechanical, etc.), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and interdisciplinary programs.
• Gazi Journals (Gazi University Journal of Science) Collection of academic journals published by Gazi University including Gazi University Journal of Science Part A (Engineering and Innovation), indexed in TR-Dizin.
• Best PhD Dissertation Prize Competition Annual competition recognizing outstanding doctoral dissertations with monetary prizes; application period June-September.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EÜAŞ (Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2020Graduate education protocol for EÜAŞ staff with additional quota provisions, signed December 29, 2020.
• Ankara Ticaret Odası (ATO) - Ankara Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education cooperation protocol providing additional quotas for ATO members and employees. Companies must be ATO members for at least 6 months and employ personnel for at least 6 months to qualify.
• Ankara Sanayi Odası (ASO) - Ankara Chamber of IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education cooperation protocol providing additional quotas for ASO members and employees.
• AYGERSAN (Aydınlatma Gereçleri San. Tic. A.Ş.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education protocol for company employees with additional quota provisions.
• Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü (Ministry of Interior - Police Department)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education cooperation for Ministry personnel with additional quotas.
• Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education protocol for Ministry staff with additional quota provisions. Representatives attend program opening courses.
• Eti Maden İşletmeleri Genel Müdürlüğü (Eti Maden)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education cooperation for Eti Maden employees.
• Türkiye Şeker Fabrikaları A.Ş. (Türkşeker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education protocol for Türkşeker personnel in thesis-based Master's, PhD, integrated PhD, and post-doctoral research.
• ASKİ (Ankara Su ve Kanalizasyon İdaresi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education protocol for ASKİ staff.
• TÜİK (Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education cooperation for TÜİK personnel.
• Milli Savunma Bakanlığı (Ministry of National Defense)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate education protocol for Ministry personnel with additional quotas.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Regional players

• Ege University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences: Regional peer — public university in İzmir running a comparable science and engineering graduate institute, with similar YÖK-aligned admissions and industry protocol pathways but a different geographic catchment.
• Ankara University Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences: Regional peer — another Ankara-based public university graduate institute with overlapping engineering and science programs serving the same local labor-market and protocol-partner ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Yıldız Technical University Graduate School: Direct peer — Istanbul-based technical university with a parallel graduate institute covering electrical, mechanical, civil, and computer engineering, plus interdisciplinary programs.
• METU Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences (ODTÜ Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü): Direct peer — also a Turkish public university's graduate school offering Master's and PhD programs across engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary areas, with a similar YÖK-aligned admissions system and research infrastructure.
• Istanbul Technical University Graduate School (İTÜ Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü): Direct peer — Turkey's leading technical university, running parallel engineering and applied-sciences graduate programs with strong industry and government protocol networks.
• Boğaziçi University Graduate Institute: Direct peer — research-intensive Turkish university with English-medium graduate programs in engineering and sciences, competing for the same STEM applicants and industry-funded research.
• Hacettepe University Graduate School of Science: Direct peer — Ankara-based public university graduate institute offering parallel science and engineering graduate programs to the same domestic applicant pool, with comparable YÖK protocol pathways.
• Bilkent University Graduate School: Direct peer — private (foundation) research university in Ankara offering thesis Master's and PhD programs in sciences and engineering with English-medium instruction, competing for the same high-end STEM graduate applicants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/gazifenbil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gazi-%C3%BCniversitesi-fen-bilimleri-enstit%C3%BCs%C3%BC

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Profiles3 records

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