Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi

What Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi does

Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi (ISUBÜ) is a public state university established in 2018 in Isparta, Turkey, operating under the regulatory framework of the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK). The university specializes in applied sciences education across 7 faculties — Applied Sciences (Büyükkutlu), Fisheries (Eğirdir), Business Administration, Forestry, Technology, Tourism, and Agriculture — supported by 20+ vocational schools (MYOs) distributed across 14+ districts of Isparta province, plus a graduate institute and a foreign languages school. Its positioning as a "Model University in Applied Education" centers on producing industry-ready graduates via sectoral advisory boards (SEDAK) and curriculum alignment with regional agriculture, technology, tourism, and service sector employers.

ISUBÜ's core technological infrastructure is a portfolio of internally-operated university information systems: the Student Information System (OBS) for academic records, the Electronic Document Management System (EBYS) for document workflows, the Personnel Information System (PBS) for HR, the Library and Documentation system, the ECTS Course Information Package (AKTS), the Scientific Research Projects system (BAP), and a Distance Education Center (Uzaktan Eğitim MYO), all accessible via web and a multi-platform mobile application. The IT Department (Bilgi İşlem Daire Başkanlığı) maintains this stack on Microsoft Azure and Office 365, with eduroam wireless access for roaming. External integrations are limited to standard productivity and academic tools (Mendeley, Autodesk). No AI/ML capability is disclosed in any product, service, or research center.

The business model is non-profit public-sector: revenue derives primarily from YÖK government budget allocation, regulated tuition fees for domestic and international students (admitted via YKS and SDÜYÖS respectively), TÜBİTAK research grants (notably a 30M TL Milli Teknoloji Atölyesi project), revolving fund (Döner Sermaye) consultancy income, and Continuing Education Center (SEM) training fees. Customer base is primarily Turkish domestic students seeking applied sciences degrees, supplemented by international students through bilateral agreements, with industry and government partnerships (VakıfBank, Kazancı Holding, sectoral advisory boards) supporting workforce and research outcomes.

Name

Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi

Legal name

Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi

Website

https://isparta.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ISUBÜ is a Turkish public state university founded in 2018 in Isparta, delivering applied sciences education across 7 faculties and 20+ vocational schools to domestic and international students under the YÖK framework.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied sciences programs
• Vocational training
• Distance learning programs
• Scientific research projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Isparta

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

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 Education Fees: Public university funded through government allocation and student tuition/fees for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs
2. Research Grants and Projects (TÜBİTAK, Döner Sermaye): Scientific research projects funded by TÜBİTAK and other national/international funding bodies, plus revolving fund income from consultancy and research services
3. Continuous Education Center (SEM): Professional development and continuing education programs generating revenue through course and training fees

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi is a public university that delivers higher education services across 7 faculties, 20+ vocational schools, a graduate institute, and a distance education vocational school. It offers associate, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs in applied sciences, engineering, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, business, and tourism. The university also conducts applied research funded by TÜBİTAK and offers continuing education through its Continuous Education Center (SEM).

Product overview

Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem comprising interconnected administrative and academic systems. The core infrastructure includes the Öğrenci Bilgi Sistemi (OBS) for student academic management, the Elektronik Belge Yönetim Sistemi (EBYS) for document workflows, the Personel Bilgi Sistemi (PBS) for HR management, and a Kurumsal E-Posta system for communication. The university supports distance learning through Uzaktan Eğitim MYO and provides mobile access via the ISUBÜ mobile application. Research activities are managed through the Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri (BAP) system, while the Akts Ders Bilgi Paketi provides standardized course information for all programs. The Technology Faculty holds international engineering accreditation (MÜDEK), reflecting quality standards across the institution's digital academic offerings.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Academic Programs (7 Faculties) Bachelor's degree programs offered across 7 faculties including Applied Sciences, Fisheries, Business Administration, Forestry, Technology, Tourism, and Agriculture, designed for domestic and international students seeking applied sciences education.
• Vocational School (MYO) Associate Degree Programs Associate degree (2-year) programs offered through 20+ vocational schools (MYO) located across Isparta province, including specialized campuses in Aksu, Atabey, Eğirdir, Gelendost, Gönen, Isparta OSB, Keçiborlu, Senirkent, Sütçüler, Şarkikaraağaç, Şarkikaraağaç Tourism, Technical Sciences, Uluborlu, Yalvaç, Yalvaç Technical Sciences, Yenişarbademli, Isparta IT Technologies, and Distance Education MYO.
• Graduate Education (Master's and Doctoral Programs) Master's and doctoral degree programs coordinated through the Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü (Graduate Education Institute), including YÖK 100/2000 Doctorate Scholarship opportunities.
• Distance Education Vocational School (Uzaktan Eğitim MYO) Online associate degree programs delivered through a remote learning platform, enabling students to pursue vocational education without physical campus attendance.
• Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Internal university research grant program managing project applications, funding allocation, and research output tracking for faculty researchers across all disciplines.
• Continuous Education Center (SEM) Programs Professional development and continuing education courses offered to working professionals and the public through the university's continuous education center, generating fee-based revenue through training and certification programs.
• International Joint Programs (Dual Degree) Dual-degree international programs delivered in partnership with foreign universities, offering students the opportunity to earn degrees from both ISUBÜ and a partner institution.
• Student Exchange Programs (Erasmus+, Farabi, Mevlana) Student and faculty mobility programs enabling participants to study or teach at partner institutions in Europe and across Turkey through Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange frameworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 21st in Turkey in TÜBİTAK ARDEB support statistics
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• II. International Anatolia Academic Studies Symposium OrganizersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2026ISUBÜ served as an academic stakeholder in the II. International Anatolia Academic Studies Symposium held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The university participated in organizing the symposium which brings together academics, researchers, and graduate students from different countries for interdisciplinary knowledge sharing and international academic collaboration. Working languages: Turkish and English.
• VakıfBankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISUBÜ entered into an important business cooperation with VakıfBank, one of Turkey's major state banks. The partnership involves financial services collaboration and likely includes student banking services, scholarship programs, and institutional banking solutions.
• Kazancı HoldingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISUBÜ participated in Kazancı Holding's 'Towards COP31' panel discussion, representing the university in sustainability and environmental discussions related to climate action ahead of COP31.
• TÜBİTAKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISUBÜ has a significant partnership with TÜBİTAK, including the approval of the 30 million TL 'Milli Teknoloji Atolyesi' (National Technology Workshop) project, and strong performance in TÜBİTAK ARDEB rankings. The university also has active participation in TÜBİTAK's student competitions including TEKNOFEST.
• YÖK (Higher Education Council of Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a public university in Turkey, ISUBÜ operates under the regulatory framework of YÖK (Higher Education Council). YÖK coordinates national higher education policy, accreditation, student placement through YKS, and various scholarship programs including YÖK 100/2000 Doctorate Scholarship, YÖK Support Scholarships, and YÖK DİL programs.
• Sectoral Advisory Board (SEDAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sectoral Advisory Board (Sektörel Danışma Kurulu - SEDAK) brings together industry representatives to advise on curriculum development, ensuring alignment between academic programs and industry needs. This helps bridge the gap between theoretical education and practical workforce requirements.
• International Partner UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISUBÜ maintains international academic partnerships through Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange programs, as well as 4 new international joint programs offering dual diplomas. These partnerships support student and faculty mobility and collaborative research.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University: Neighboring public university in Burdur province offering applied sciences, veterinary, and health programs with a similar Lakes Region applied-education mandate. Competes for the same regional student pool and shares the small-city public-university operating model.
• Selçuk University: Major public university in Konya with broad applied and agricultural faculties and a multi-MYO regional network. Shares ISUBÜ's applied-sciences orientation around agriculture and engineering and its central Anatolian regional-university profile.
• Bursa Uludağ University: Public university in Bursa with applied sciences, agriculture, veterinary, and engineering faculties plus extensive MYO network. A useful comparator for ISUBÜ's regional applied model in a stronger industrial-anchored province.
• Anadolu University: Turkey's leading distance education university with a massive Uzaktan Eğitim MYO. Directly comparable to ISUBÜ's online vocational school and a benchmark for scaling open and distance learning at the associate-degree level in Turkey.
• Eskişehir Teknik Üniversitesi: Public technical university in Eskişehir focused on engineering and applied sciences. Closely comparable to ISUBÜ's 'applied sciences' positioning and Technology Faculty focus, with MÜDEK-accredited engineering programs and similar TÜBİTAK profile.
• Akdeniz University: Public research university in Antalya with strong agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and applied sciences faculties — directly mirroring ISUBÜ's disciplinary mix in the Mediterranean/Lakes Region context.
• Kocaeli University: Large public university with a strong applied engineering and technology faculty footprint, multiple MYOs, and TÜBİTAK-funded research centers. Comparable to ISUBÜ in its multi-faculty applied model, but operating in a heavier industrial region (Gebze/Kocaeli).
• Süleyman Demirel University: Major public research university in Isparta from which ISUBÜ was administratively separated in 2018. Shares the same regional catchment, faculty talent pool, and applied-sciences heritage, making it the most direct institutional peer and primary local competitor for students and faculty.
• Afyon Kocatepe University: Public university in Afyonkarahisar with a comparable applied sciences portfolio including veterinary, engineering, and tourism faculties. Operates a similar multi-MYO regional distribution model in inner western Anatolia.

Others

• YÖK (Council of Higher Education): Turkey's Higher Education Council that regulates ISUBÜ's funding, program approvals, accreditation, and student placement via YKS. Not a competitor but a structural counterpart defining the operating framework and funding access for ISUBÜ and every Turkish state university.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries9 records

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