Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi

What Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi does

Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University, TJU) is a state university in Türkiye established by Law No. 7034 under a bilateral framework between the Republic of Türkiye and Japan. It is government-owned and operates from a new campus in Çankaya, Ankara, relocated in April 2026. The institution is preparing to admit its first students for the 2026-2027 academic year, with an English-medium research-intensive engineering curriculum supplemented by Japanese language and culture training. Core offerings comprise four undergraduate engineering programs — Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering — each capped at 20 students, plus a phased graduate portfolio covering PhD and master's programs in Earthquake Disaster Science, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies (launching 2026), and Energy and Environment (launching 2027).

The underlying technology stack centers on an Academic Data Management System that handles student records, faculty information, research outputs, publications, international mobility, quality assurance, and Turkey-Japan cooperation tracking. Institutional research priorities are earthquake disaster science (with the Integrated Disaster Response System for Municipalities — IDR4M — developed alongside Kyushu University), AI and digital technologies, and energy-environment systems. Supporting infrastructure includes on-site laboratories, research centers, a library, a guest house, planned technopark for commercialization, and internal grant mechanisms (Seed Fund, Scientific Research Projects, Research Incentive Awards). The institution holds partnerships with at least seven Japanese universities — Keio, Osaka, Kyushu, Tohoku, University of Tokyo, Tsukuba, and Tokyo Institute of Science — providing faculty exchanges, joint research, and prospective student mobility.

TJU is a non-commercial state entity; revenue mechanics are government appropriation plus research grants, with tuition not publicly disclosed. Its customer base is prospective Turkish and international students, and its go-to-market relies on university fairs (Ankara Preference Fair), Ankara Metropolitan Municipality promotion events, open days, Zoom information sessions, dedicated prospective student platforms, and engagement with high school guidance counselors. The Rector, Prof. Mustafa Verşan Kök, leads the institution, and the brand carries formal association with former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who contributed to its establishment.

Name

Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi

Legal name

Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi (Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University)

Website

https://tju.edu.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi is a state university in Ankara, Türkiye, established by bilateral law (No. 7034) between Türkiye and Japan. It offers research-intensive English-medium engineering programs (undergraduate and PhD) with Japanese cultural training, admitting its first cohort in Fall 2026.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Engineering education programs
• Doctoral research programs
• Graduate academic programs
• Higher education services
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a state university established by Law No. 7034 between the Republic of Turkey and Japan, TJU receives government funding as a public higher education institution.
2. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition, though specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed as the university has not yet begun its first academic year.
3. Research Grants and Projects: Funding from research projects, scientific research grants, seed funds, and international academic collaborations with Japanese partner universities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi delivers research-intensive undergraduate and graduate engineering education through four undergraduate programs (Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering) and three doctoral programs (Earthquake Disaster Science; AI and Digital Technologies; Energy and Environment), taught in English with Japanese language and culture components. The university supplements instruction with research centers, laboratories, library services, a guest house, and internal research grant programs (Seed Fund, Scientific Research Projects, Research Incentive Awards, Student Conference Participation Support). Admission is capped at 20 students per undergraduate program to enable close faculty-student interaction and early research involvement.

Product overview

Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University (Türk-Japon Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi) is a state university established through strategic cooperation between Turkey and Japan. The institution offers a unified educational platform combining four undergraduate engineering programs (Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering) with three doctoral programs (Earthquake Disaster Science, AI and Digital Technologies, Energy and Environment) launching in 2026-2027. The university integrates teaching with research infrastructure including libraries, laboratories, research centers, a planned technopark, and internal grant programs (Seed Fund, Scientific Projects, Conference Support). The Academic Data Management System serves as the institutional platform for data governance across all academic and administrative processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Engineering Programs
• Earthquake Disaster Science PhD Program
• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies PhD Program Doctoral research program in AI and Digital Technologies focused on advanced computational modeling and systems, developed in collaboration with Osaka University's Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, accepting PhD students from Fall 2026.
• Energy and Environment Master's and PhD Programs Graduate program in Energy and Environment covering advanced climate and energy systems, offering both Master's and PhD tracks with student intake launching in 2027.
• Library Services University library services providing access to scientific databases, academic publishing literacy, research methods support, technical report writing, and project development processes for TJU students and researchers.
• Guest House Accommodation Services On-campus accommodation services for students, with priority access for TJU students, located within the Ankara campus area.
• Research Centers Interdisciplinary research centers supporting research activities across earthquake disaster science, AI and digital technologies, energy, and environmental systems.
• Laboratories University laboratories supporting research and practical education across engineering and science disciplines.
• Internal Research Grant Programs Internal funding programs for TJU researchers and students, including the Seed Fund (Tohum Fonu), Scientific Research Projects (Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri), Research Incentive Awards (Araştırma Teşvik Ödülleri), and Student Conference Participation Support (Öğrenci Konferans Katılım Desteği).

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5-year undergraduate completion option for successful students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Keio UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026TJU Rector Professor Mustafa Versan Kok visited Keio University on June 18, 2026 and met with Vice-President Motohiro Tsuchiya to explore opportunities for future collaboration in education, research, and academic exchange. Both universities agreed to continue discussions aimed at strengthening their relationship and advancing cooperation.
• Osaka UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026TJU Rector and Provost visited Osaka University on June 16, 2026 to meet with Executive Vice President Takao Onoye. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in education and research, expanding academic exchanges, and collaboration in AI and Digital Technologies Program. Visit included meeting with Graduate School of Information Science and Technology regarding faculty and student exchanges.
• Kyushu UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026TJU Rector visited Kyushu University on June 15, 2026 and met with President Tatsuro Ishibashi and Executive Vice President Kenji Iwata. Discussions covered collaboration in education and research, particularly in earthquake disaster science and information science. Rector Kok was introduced to the Integrated Disaster Response System for Municipalities (IDR4M) and disaster risk reduction research activities.
• Tsukuba UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026TJU Rector visited Tsukuba University to explore opportunities for future academic and research collaboration as part of the university's Japanese university partnership expansion.
• University of Tokyo (Tokyo University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026TJU Rector visited University of Tokyo's Earthquake Research Institute to explore future academic and research collaboration opportunities with one of Japan's most prestigious institutions.
• Tokyo Institute of SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026TJU Rector visited Tokyo Institute of Science to explore opportunities for future academic and research collaboration as part of strengthening ties with Japanese scientific institutions.
• Tohoku UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026TJU Rector visited Tohoku University on June 8, 2026 and met with Executive Vice Presidents Toshiya Ueki and Masahiro Yamaguchi. Discussions focused on strengthening future cooperation in education and research, expanding academic exchanges. Rector Kok visited the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) to learn about earthquake disaster science research and potential collaboration with TJU.
• Musashino University of MusicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026TJU students share dining hall facilities with students from Musashino University of Music as part of the guest house and campus services arrangement. This is a facilities sharing partnership rather than academic collaboration.
• Shinzo Abe (Former Prime Minister of Japan)flagshipOthers · 8 July 2023H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan, contributed greatly to the establishment of Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University. His support was instrumental in the bilateral cooperation that led to the university's founding through Law No. 7034.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hacettepe University: Major Ankara-based public research university. TJU already shares dining-hall facilities with Hacettepe students on the same campus, and competes in the same Ankara-area graduate-student catchment for engineering and basic sciences.
• Özyeğin University: Private Turkish research university with English-medium engineering and applied science programs. Comparable in offering small, selective cohorts with research focus and industry-linked applied curricula.
• Gebze Technical University: Public research-oriented technical university with strong graduate programs and technology park. Similar positioning as a state-backed technical university targeting engineering and applied science research students.
• Istanbul Technical University (ITU): Historic Turkish technical university with deep engineering programs and industry ties. Same target students as TJU and the same English-medium technical education model, with an established alumni and employer network.
• Bilkent University: Turkey's first private, nonprofit research university with strong engineering and computer science programs in Ankara. Direct competitor for top-tier prospective students and faculty, and for international research partnerships.
• Middle East Technical University (METU / ODTÜ): Turkey's flagship public technical university with strong engineering programs and research output. Directly comparable to TJU as a Turkish engineering-focused research university competing for the same top high-school graduate pool.
• Sabancı University: Private research university in Istanbul with interdisciplinary engineering programs and a small-cohort, research-intensive model. Mirror image of TJU's premium, selective positioning with strong industry and international partnerships.
• Boğaziçi University: Top-tier Turkish research university with English-medium instruction and strong engineering/computer science programs. Competes with TJU for the same academically successful high-school graduates seeking research-intensive education.
• TOBB University of Economics and Technology: Ankara-based technical university with engineering and computer science programs. Same geographic and competitive set as TJU, with a research-university identity and industry-linked model.
• Yıldız Technical University: Large Istanbul-based technical university with broad engineering portfolio. Overlaps with TJU on engineering disciplines and on the same domestic student recruitment channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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