İlim Yayma Cemiyeti

What İlim Yayma Cemiyeti does

İlim Yayma Cemiyeti (İYC) is a private, non-profit Turkish civil society organization (dernek/cemiyet) founded in 1951 and headquartered in Eyüpsultan, İstanbul. It is the largest faith-based educational society in Turkey by physical footprint, operating 192 local branches, 154 student dormitories, and 119 education centers across 82 cities — 465 institutions in total. Its mission centers on religious education, student accommodation, and character/career development, primarily serving students from Imam Hatip schools, general secondary schools, and undergraduate programs in theology, law, medicine, psychology, and education.

The organization delivers its mission through a portfolio of named programs layered over its physical infrastructure. Core products are student dormitories (Öğrenci Yurtları), education centers (İYEM), and the local branch network (Şubeler), supported by scholarship/consultancy services. Specialized academies — İlimler ve Sanatlar Merkezi (İSM, est. 2007), Fatih Sahn-ı Seman (est. 2018), Adil Hukuk Akademi, Lisans Akademi, Tıp Akademi, Psikoloji Akademi, Geleceğin Eğitimcileri Akademi, Marifet Okulu, Sahn-ı Seman Türkiye, Refik/Keşif/İnşa, and Sefer Lise Programı — provide structured curricula yielding YÖK-approved or university-endorsed certificates. The architecture is platform-plus-programs: physical assets plus a multi-stage educational funnel from middle school (ages 11–14) through doctoral study, retained via the Mezun Portalı alumni platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through donations and charitable contributions (collected online at bagis.iyc.org.tr and via bank transfer) and recurring dormitory service fees for secondary and higher education students; academy programs are free to accepted participants. The organization holds KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law) compliance, is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Yusuf Tülin, and runs strategic partnerships with the Ministry of National Education, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi, İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesi, and EBSAD. Its 2026 launch of the 'Peygamberimiz' generative-AI digital content project with the Ministry marks its first formal engagement with AI tools.

Name

İlim Yayma Cemiyeti

Legal name

İlim Yayma Cemiyeti

Website

https://iyc.org.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

İlim Yayma Cemiyeti is a Turkish non-profit civil society organization founded in 1951, operating 192 branches, 154 student dormitories, and 119 education centers across 82 cities. It delivers religious education, accommodation, and career academies for primary, secondary, and university students nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Religious education services
• Student dormitory services
• Youth education programs
• Civil society organization
• Scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates primarily through donations and charitable contributions from members, supporters, and the public. It provides multiple donation channels including online donation portals, bank transfers, and specific campaigns for causes such as Gaza aid, Zakat, and general donations.
2. Dormitory Services: Student dormitory services (yurt) are provided, with 154 dormitories across Turkey. Students apply through an online application system. The organization charges fees for dormitory accommodation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

İlim Yayma Cemiyeti is a Turkish non-profit civil society organization that delivers religious and supplementary education, student accommodation, and youth development programs across Turkey. Its core offerings comprise a 154-dormitory student housing network, 119 education centers, and 192 local branches running academy programs in Islamic sciences, law, medicine, psychology, education, and undergraduate support. Students access services through online application portals, while the organization is funded primarily through donations and dormitory fees.

Product overview

İlim Yayma Cemiyeti operates as a multi-program education and civil society organization with a platform-plus-programs architecture. The core infrastructure consists of 192 local branches, 154 student dormitories, and 119 education centers across Turkey. The organization delivers its mission through a portfolio of named educational programs and academies — including İlimler ve Sanatlar Merkezi (İSM), Fatih Sahn-ı Seman, Adil Hukuk Akademi, Lisans Akademi, Tıp Akademi, Psikoloji Akademi, Geleceğin Eğitimcileri Akademi Programı, Marifet Okulu, Sahn-ı Seman Türkiye, Refik Keşif ve İnşa Programı, and Sefer Lise Programı — alongside dormitory management, scholarship services, and digital platforms (Mezun Portalı, Online Bağış). The organization also runs seasonal programs (Yaz Etkinlikleri), the Yurt Yönetici Akademisi for staff training, and publishes books and research reports. The portfolio is coordinated at the headquarters in Eyüpsultan, Istanbul, with branches across 81 cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• İlimler ve Sanatlar Merkezi (İSM): Established in 2007, a project for superior talented students studying Islamic sciences at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Provides educational, accommodation, scholarship and other support services.
• Fatih Sahn-ı Semân
• Adil Hukuk Akademi
• Lisans Akademi
• Tıp Akademi
• Geleceğin Eğitimcileri Akademi Programı
• Psikoloji Akademi
• Marifet Okulu
• Sahn-ı Seman Türkiye
• Refik, Keşif ve İnşa Programı
• Sefer Lise Programı
• Yurt Yönetici Akademisi

Products and services

• Student Dormitories (Öğrenci Yurtları) A nationwide network of 154 student dormitories (yurt) providing accommodation services for secondary education (ortaöğretim) and higher education (yükseköğretim) students, for both male and female students, across Turkey. Applications are processed through the online system at basvuru.iyc.org.tr.
• İlim Yayma Education Centers (İYEM) Educational centers (İYEM) providing religious, cultural, and social education programs for students in 119 locations across Turkey, offering courses in Islamic sciences, arts, and general knowledge.
• İlimler ve Sanatlar Merkezi (İSM) A 5-year foundational education program for academically gifted students studying Islamic sciences at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. Established in 2007, it provides accommodation, scholarships, and research support.
• Fatih Sahn-ı Seman Education and Research Center An education and research center established in 2018 within the Fatih Mosque Complex, focused on the study, teaching, and deep investigation of Islamic scholarly tradition. Runs undergraduate support, graduate support, Risâle Günleri, Klasiklerle Tanışma, Medrese Araştırmaları, and Sefer Lise Program.
• Adil Hukuk Akademi (Justice and Knowledge Academy) A three-tiered, three-year legal education program for law students (years 1–2 foundational; years 3–4 specialization), run jointly with EBSAD. Covers legal identity, Turkish judicial system, international law, Islamic law comparison, legal philosophy, and clinical visits. Free for accepted students.
• Lisans Akademi (Undergraduate Academy)
• Tıp Akademi (Medical Academy)
• Geleceğin Eğitimcileri Akademi Programı (Future Educators Academy Program) A two-year, four-semester program for undergraduate students (years 1–3) in education and theology faculties, run by EBSAD since 2018. Available in-person in Istanbul (40 students) and online across Turkey (150 students). Covers philosophy, culture, civilization, teaching methods, and digital-age teaching. Graduates receive university-approved certificates.
• Psikoloji Akademi (Psychology Academy)
• Marifet Okulu (School of Virtue)
• Sahn-ı Seman Türkiye
• Refik, Keşif ve İnşa Programı
• Sefer Lise Programı A program for academically capable high school students running since 2008, combining contemporary world dynamics, Islamic world history, Turkish history, and mid-term future studies through visual materials and outdoor activities.
• Yurt Yönetici Akademisi (Dormitory Administrator Academy)
• Summer Activities Program (Yaz Etkinlikleri)
• Bursiyer Danışmanlığı (Scholarship and Student Consultancy)
• Peygamberimiz AI Digital Content Development Project A collaborative generative AI initiative with the Ministry of National Education (Din Öğretimi Genel Müdürlüğü) and İlim Yayma Vakfı in which students use AI tools to produce digital content (animations, texts, multimedia) themed around Prophet Muhammad's life and moral legacy, commemorating the 1500th anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birth.
• Online Donation Platform (Online Bağış)
• Mezun Portalı (Alumni Portal)
• Yayınlar (Publications)

Quantifiable outcome

• 201,336 activity projects completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı Din Öğretimi Genel Müdürlüğü (Ministry of National Education, General Directorate of Religious Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for the 'Peygamberimiz' Themed AI Digital Content Development Project commemorating the 1500th anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's birth. Ministry co-supports educational programs and curriculum development.
• İlim Yayma VakfıcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint partnership for the 'Peygamberimiz' AI project and other educational initiatives. The foundation and association collaborate on shared mission activities.
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf ÜniversitesimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026University partnership for hosting the 'Dünyanın Renkleri Bir Arada' program at Topkapı Campus. Collaboration on international student activities and academic programs.
• İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesi (İZÜ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for Dormitory Administrator Academy program. İZU Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi (Continuing Education Center) co-delivers the certificate program.
• HikmetsporminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint organizer of the 6th Traditional Imam Hatip Sports Games in Kayseri. Partnership for youth sports development.
• Eğitim Bilimleri ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Derneği (EBSAD)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on Adil Hukuk Akademi (Justice and Science Academy) program. EBSAD has been operating the program for 12 years in partnership with İlim Yayma Cemiyeti.
• Eğitim Bilimleri ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Derneği (EBSAD)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018EBSAD has been implementing the 'Geleceğin Eğitimcileri Akademi Programı' (Future Educators Academy Program) since 2018 in collaboration with İlim Yayma Cemiyeti.
• Fatih Camii KülliyesimajorOthers · 1 January 2007İlimler ve Sanatlar Merkezi (İSM) operates within Fatih Camii Külliyesi, utilizing the historic mosque complex for Islamic sciences education programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Türkiye Diyanet Vakfı: Turkey's largest state-affiliated religious foundation, operating similar nationwide religious education, Quran courses, scholarship, and charitable aid programs. Highly comparable as a Turkish NGO delivering faith-based education and social services at national scale.
• Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği (ÇYDD): Large Turkish civil society organization running nationwide education support, scholarship, and student development programs. Comparable as a dernek model providing supplemental education and student support across multiple cities.
• Türk Eğitim Vakfı (TEV): Major Turkish education foundation providing scholarships and educational support across Turkey. Comparable as a donor-funded, nationwide education NGO with strong institutional partnerships and student-aid programs.
• Türkiye Gençlik Vakfı (TÜGVA): Youth-focused Turkish foundation running dormitories, educational programs, and character development activities for students across the country. Directly comparable in target demographic, geographic model, and education/character mission.
• Darüşşafaka Cemiyeti: Historic Turkish educational society operating boarding schools (dormitory-based education) for high-need students nationwide. Comparable as a long-established (150+ years) Turkish dernek with dormitory-centered education model and donor-funded scholarships.
• Ensar Vakfı: Turkish foundation providing religious education, student dormitories, and youth development programs nationwide. Comparable mission, beneficiary segment (Imam Hatip and Theology students), and operating model of dormitory + supplementary academies.
• Sadakat Vakfı: Turkish foundation providing dormitory services, scholarships, and religious/character education programs. Comparable operating model combining residential student services with faith-based supplementary education.

Others

• Eğitim Bilimleri ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Derneği (EBSAD): Long-term operating partner of IYC, jointly running Adil Hukuk Akademi and Geleceğin Eğitimcileri Akademi since 2018. Comparable as a Turkish dernek delivering career-focused supplementary education programs for university students.
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakıf Üniversitesi: IYC's strategic university partner, hosting joint programs at Topkapı Campus. Comparable as a faith-affiliated higher-education institution delivering Theology and Islamic Sciences programs; overlap exists in target student segment and curriculum themes.

Emerging players

• BİLNET Okulları: Private K-12 school network in Turkey combining formal education with character/moral development programs. Comparable in mission overlap on values-based education, though operates formal schools rather than dormitory + supplementary model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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