Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University

What Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University does

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (KTMU) is a bilateral public higher education institution established on September 30, 1995 via intergovernmental charter signed in Izmir, Turkey, between the Governments of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Turkey. Educational operations commenced in 1997. The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and two-year associate (vocational) degree programs across 11 faculties (Engineering, Communication, Humanities, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Sciences, Fine Arts, Theology, Sport Sciences, Tourism, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture), one Institute of Graduate Studies, one High School of Foreign Languages, and one Vocational College, with instruction in Turkish and Kyrgyz.

The institution operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem of integrated information systems: OBIS (Student Information System), ABIS (Academic Information System), DABIS (Advisor Information System), MABIS (Management Information System), and BVSIS (Business Information System) for academic and administrative management; AXSIS and AVESIS for academic publications and partnership tracking; Yordam and VETIS for library and remote database access; and a Distance Education Center (UZEM) for online learning. Its physical infrastructure includes 85 laboratories, interactive classrooms, radio and television studios (broadcasting nationally via MediaManas), and student dormitories on the Chyngyz Aitmatov Campus in Bishkek.

KTMU's business model is publicly funded and tuition-free. Revenue is sourced via the bilateral intergovernmental agreement between the Kyrgyz and Turkish states, supplemented by competitive grants such as the EU Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (MANAS E-LAB Project). Student recruitment is direct-to-consumer through domestic centralized admissions (ORT) and the International Relations Office, drawing 22 nationalities from 13 countries with preference for Turkic-speaking nations. Distribution is augmented by 283 active academic cooperation agreements with 370 partner institutions across 23 countries (102 with Turkish, 51 with Kyrgyz, 34 with Uzbek, 31 with Kazakh institutions), supporting the Erasmus+ KA171 and Orhun Exchange Programs. The university maintains brand visibility across QS World, QS Asia, QS Central Asia, QS Sustainability, UI GreenMetric, and Times Higher Education rankings, and has received a high-profile visit from Turkish President Erdoğan.

Name

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University

Legal name

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (КЫРГЫЗ ТҮРК МАНАС УНИВЕРСИТЕТИ)

Website

https://manas.edu.kg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University is a bilateral public higher education institution in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, jointly established by the Kyrgyz and Turkish governments in 1995. It offers tuition-free undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and vocational programs across 11 faculties to a multicultural student body from 22 nationalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University programs
• Vocational training
• Academic research
• International student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishkek

HQ country

Kyrgyzstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public university established by intergovernmental agreement between the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Government of the Republic of Turkey, the university receives funding from both governments. Students receive free education in modern technologically equipped classrooms, laboratories and workshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University is a higher education institution in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, founded in 1995 as a joint intergovernmental project between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Turkey. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and associate degree programs across 11 faculties, supported by 85 laboratories and dedicated information systems (OBİS and ABİS). The university also operates a vocational college, a research institute, and a preparatory high school serving students from more than 22 nationalities.

Product overview

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem for higher education management, research, and student services. The core infrastructure consists of multiple interconnected systems: OBİS (Student Information System), ABİS (Academic Information System), DABİS (Advisor Information System), MABİS (Management Information System), and BVSIS (Business Information System) for institutional operations. Research and publication management is handled through AXSİS (Academic Publications System) and AVESİS (Academic Data System for international agreements). The university maintains a dedicated Distance Education Center (UZEM), Library System with Yordam catalog and VETİS remote access, Career Development Office portal, and MediaManas media platform. Educational offerings span 11 faculties, 1 institute (Graduate Studies), and 1 vocational college with both Turkish and Kyrgyz as languages of instruction. The university has established 283 international agreements with 370 institutions across 23 countries, particularly strong partnerships with Turkey (102), Kyrgyzstan (51), Uzbekistan (34), and Kazakhstan (31). The alumni association provides ongoing career support to graduates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate degree programs (11 faculties) Bachelor's-level academic programs delivered across 11 faculties, designed for high school graduates seeking accredited undergraduate degrees at a Kyrgyz-Turkish intergovernmental university.
• Graduate (master's) degree programs Master's-level academic programs for students who have completed undergraduate studies, offered across the university's faculties.
• Doctoral (PhD) degree programs Doctoral-level research programs supporting advanced academic research and dissertation work at the university.
• Associate degree programs Two-year associate degree programs providing applied academic credentials for students seeking shorter-cycle higher education qualifications.
• Vocational college programs Applied vocational training programs delivered through the university's vocational college, focused on practical skill development and workforce preparation.
• Preparatory high school High school-level preparatory program that prepares students for admission to the university's undergraduate degree programs.
• Research institute programs Institute-level research and academic programs supporting advanced scholarship, applied research, and postgraduate training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive free education in modern facilities with 85 laboratories

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and moderate.

• Yeditepe UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation agreement for academic exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility between Turkish universities. Yeditepe University is one of Turkey's leading private universities located in Istanbul.
• Munzur UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement with Munzur University in Turkey for exchange programs and joint academic initiatives. Established May 20, 2026 with 3-year duration.
• Fırat UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Fırat University in Turkey for student exchange and research collaboration.
• San Jorge UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation agreement with San Jorge University in Spain. Two agreements signed on June 22, 2026, with 3-year duration each.
• Astana International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Astana International University in Kazakhstan for Central Asian regional academic cooperation. Agreement signed May 11, 2026.
• Republic of Turkey (TOKİ - Housing Development Administration)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOKİ delegation conducted inspections at KTMU for infrastructure and housing development projects. TOKİ is affiliated with the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Turkey.
• Dijitalpark TechnoparkmoderateTechnology or IntegrationTechnology park collaboration with Dijitalpark Technopark for technology transfer, innovation, and startup ecosystem development. Director General Prof. Dr. Tahsin Engin led delegation visit to KTMU.
• European Union (Erasmus+ CBHE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMANAS E-LAB Project funded by European Union under Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education (CBHE) Programme. Training programs for academic and administrative staff conducted under this initiative.
• International Partner Institutions (370 institutions, 23 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive international academic network including 102 partnerships with Turkish institutions, 51 with Kyrgyz, 34 with Uzbekistan, 31 with Kazakhstan, 13 with Azerbaijan, and 10 with Russian Federation. Total 283 active agreements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• International Atatürk-Alatoo University: Kyrgyz-Turkish private university also headquartered in Bishkek, offering international programs with English and Turkish instruction. Direct competitor for international students, faculty, and Turkish-government funding in the same city.
• KIMEP University: Almaty-based international university with English-language instruction and strong regional employer ties. Comparable to KTMU in targeting international students and competing for Central Asian talent, though privately governed.
• American University of Central Asia: Bishkek-based, US-style liberal arts university with a heavily international student body and English-language instruction. Competes with KTMU for the same pool of Central Asian and international undergraduate applicants.
• Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University: Bilateral Kazakh-Turkish university in Turkistan, established by intergovernmental agreement with Turkey. Most direct structural and mission peer to KTMU — same model of Turkish-funded instruction, Turkic student focus, and shared faculty exchange with Turkish universities.
• Süleyman Demirel University (Kazakhstan): Kazakh branch of a Turkish university offering international, English-track programs in Almaty and Kaskelen. Closest analog to KTMU among Turkish-origin universities operating in Central Asia outside Kyrgyzstan.

Broad incumbents

• Middle East Technical University: Top-tier Turkish public research university with strong engineering focus, similar in engineering/polytechnic positioning to KTMU's faculty mix. Serves as an upper-bound benchmark for engineering and science output in the broader Turkic academic ecosystem.
• Nazarbayev University: Astana-based research-intensive university with English-language instruction and a much broader international footprint. Sets the regional benchmark for rankings, faculty quality, and research output that KTMU is benchmarked against in QS rankings.
• Istanbul University: Historic Turkish state research university and one of KTMU's primary Turkish partner/academic lineage institutions. Significantly larger and broader in scope, but representative of the broader Turkish academic ecosystem KTMU draws faculty and partners from.
• Hacettepe University: Major Turkish research university with broad faculty coverage including medicine, sciences, and engineering. Comparable in academic breadth to KTMU's 11-faculty structure and a likely source of Turkish faculty and partnership relationships.

Others

• Yeditepe University: Major Turkish private university and active KTMU bilateral cooperation partner (strategic-tier partnership). Included not as a competitor but as an adjacent ecosystem participant representing Turkish-side academic ties and student exchange flows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=ob23crV9dSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/manasuniv
• Instagraminstagram.com/manasuniv
• Xx.com/manasuniv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manasuniv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University