Tarsus Üniversitesi

What Tarsus Üniversitesi does

Tarsus Üniversitesi is a Turkish public state university located in Tarsus, Mersin Province, officially established on May 18, 2018, although its constituent academic units trace operational history back to 1992. The institution operates 7 faculties, 1 school, 3 vocational schools, and 1 graduate institute, delivering undergraduate, graduate, and vocational programs. It is led by Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen, appointed December 21, 2024. The university is primarily oriented toward serving domestic Turkish students, with growing international recruitment via partnerships with Georgian universities and other cross-border academic cooperation agreements.

Its core academic product is degree-granting higher education and applied research, with notable technical differentiation in aerospace and nuclear engineering. The Aviation and Space Engineering program is the first in Turkey to receive MÜDEK accreditation, and the university has secured research and training partnerships with TUSAŞ, Airbus, TÜRKSAT, and the Akkuyu Nuclear project. Scholarly output per faculty member ranks first nationally in Turkey, indicating above-average research productivity relative to peer institutions.

The business model is government-anchored. Core operating revenue comes from Turkish state budget allocations through the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), supplemented by revolving-fund income from industry services, continuing-education (SEM) program fees, and externally funded research grants from agencies such as TÜBİTAK and corporate sponsors. The institution does not compete on commercial revenue generation in the way a private university or EdTech company would; its pricing model is effectively state-set tuition norms for degree programs and negotiated contracts for applied research and consulting. Customer segments are students (primary), industry partners (secondary revenue via research), and the Turkish state as the dominant funder.

Name

Tarsus Üniversitesi

Website

https://tarsus.edu.tr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tarsus Üniversitesi is a Turkish public state university established in 2018, operating 7 faculties, 3 vocational schools, and a graduate institute that deliver degree programs and applied research, primarily serving domestic and international students with government-funded tuition.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Vocational education training
• Graduate research programs
• Applied sciences research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarsus

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public university in Turkey, Tarsus Üniversitesi is primarily funded through government budget allocations from the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) and Ministry of Finance. Additional revenue comes from döner sermaye (revolving fund) operations, continuing education programs, and research grants.

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Core offering

Tarsus Üniversitesi is a public state university that provides higher education services through associate, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 7 faculties, 1 School of Foreign Languages, 3 vocational schools, and 1 Graduate Institute, covering aviation and space sciences, engineering, economics and administrative sciences, health sciences, applied sciences, humanities and social sciences, and technology. The university also delivers continuing education, distance learning, and applied research through dedicated research centers and two technoparks (Technoscope and Mersin Agropark).

Product overview

Tarsus Üniversitesi is a public university established in 2018 in Tarsus, Mersin, Turkey. The institution operates a multi-faculty structure comprising 7 faculties (Havacılık ve Uzay Bilimleri, Mühendislik, İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler, Sağlık Bilimleri, Uygulamalı Bilimler, İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri, and Teknoloji), 1 School of Foreign Languages, 3 vocational schools (Meslek Yüksekokulu, Sağlık Hizmetleri MYO, and Mersin Tarsus OSB Teknik Bilimler MYO), and 1 Graduate Institute. Research is supported through 6 application and research centers (including Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Distance Education, Continuing Education, Turkish Teaching, International Trade and Logistics, and Urban Studies) and 2 technoparks (Technoscope and Mersin Agropark). The university also operates internal digital systems including the e-Kampus Student Information System, Academic Information System, Academic Archive, and a Google Classroom-based Distance Education platform. Scientific publishing is supported through two journals (İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi and Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi).

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Havacılık ve Uzay Bilimleri Fakültesi (Faculty of Aeronautics and Space Sciences) Offers undergraduate programs in Aviation and Space Engineering (the only MÜDEK-accredited program of its kind in Turkey) and Aviation Management. Targets students pursuing careers in aerospace and aviation industries.
• Mühendislik Fakültesi (Faculty of Engineering) Provides undergraduate programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Targets students seeking engineering degrees with applied research opportunities.
• İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi (Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences) Offers programs in Political Science and Public Administration, and Management Information Systems. The faculty publishes the İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi (Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences).
• Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi (Faculty of Health Sciences) Provides undergraduate programs in Child Development, Speech and Language Therapy, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Nursing. Targets students pursuing health professions.
• Uygulamalı Bilimler Fakültesi (Faculty of Applied Sciences) Offers programs in Finance and Banking, Customs Administration, Health Management, Social Services, and International Trade and Logistics. Publishes the Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi.
• İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Fakültesi (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Provides humanities and social sciences programs as part of the university's academic structure, supporting students pursuing degrees in social sciences disciplines.
• Teknoloji Fakültesi (Faculty of Technology) Provides technology-focused engineering and applied sciences programs.
• Meslek Yüksekokulu (Vocational School) Offers associate degree programs in Banking and Insurance, Computer Programming, Office Management, Foreign Trade, Graphic Design, Human Resources Management, Logistics, Fashion Design, Accounting and Tax Applications, Marketing, and Civil Air Transportation Management. Several programs have received MEDEK accreditation.
• Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulu (Vocational School of Health Services) Provides associate degree programs in Child Development, Pharmacy Services, First and Emergency Aid, Health Institutions Management, and Medical Documentation and Secretariat. Programs accredited by MEDEK.
• Mersin Tarsus OSB Teknik Bilimler Meslek Yüksekokulu (Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone Vocational School of Technical Sciences) Offers associate degree programs in Electronic Technology, Food Technology, Heating and Cooling Technology, Chemical Technology, Machine, and Mechatronics. Hosted by the Mersin Tarsus Organized Industrial Zone for industry-aligned technical education.
• Yabancı Diller Yüksekokulu (School of Foreign Languages) Provides foreign language education and preparatory classes for students across the university's degree programs.
• Lisansüstü Eğitim Enstitüsü (Institute of Graduate Studies) Coordinates all postgraduate programs including master's and doctoral degrees across various disciplines. Targets graduates seeking advanced academic qualifications and research training.
• Sürekli Eğitim Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (Continuing Education Application and Research Center) Provides continuing education programs, professional development courses, and certificate training for lifelong learners, professionals, and working adults.
• Uzaktan Eğitim Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (Distance Education Application and Research Center) Develops and implements distance education technologies and methodologies (TAGEP system), delivering online courses via the Google Classroom-based Distance Education System for remote and flexible learners.
• Türkçe Öğretimi Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center - TOMER) Provides Turkish language teaching programs and research for international students seeking to study in Turkey.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 100 university in business-sector collaborative publication performance (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mersin ÜniversitesicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Cooperation protocol signed with Mersin University, the predecessor institution from which Tarsus University was separated. Includes joint research, student exchange, and shared library access.
• Gürcistan Amerikan Üniversitesi (Georgian American University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026International academic cooperation protocol signed with Georgian American University, focusing on student and faculty exchange, joint research activities, and academic collaborations.
• Berdan Cıvata A.Ş.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Industry-university cooperation protocol with Berdan Fastener Inc., supporting engineering programs and student internship opportunities.
• Gürcistan Havacılık Üniversitesi (Georgian Aviation University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Cooperation protocol signed with Georgian Aviation University, particularly relevant given the university's Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Focus on aviation education and research cooperation.
• Çukurova ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2026Library cooperation protocol signed enabling shared library resource access between institutions.
• Çağ ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Comprehensive cooperation protocol signed with Çağ University including joint academic programs, research collaboration, and shared library resources.
• Favori Çukurova Havalimanı İşletmeciliği A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Comprehensive cooperation protocol signed with Favori Çukurova Airport Operation Company. Partnership supports aviation programs and airport management education at the university's Faculty of Aeronautics.
• Akkuyu Nükleer A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Nuclear energy cooperation protocol signed between Republic of Turkey Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Tarsus University, and Akkuyu Nuclear Joint Stock Company. The partnership focuses on collaboration in nuclear energy research, education, and workforce development for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project.
• TÜRKSAT A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Cooperation protocol signed with TÜRKSAT Satellite Communications and Cable TV Operation Joint Stock Company, Turkey's leading satellite and communication services provider. Partnership focuses on technology cooperation and joint research activities.
• TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Cooperation protocol signed with TUSAŞ, Turkey's premier aerospace company. Partnership aims to develop collaboration in aerospace engineering, research projects, and technology development.
• Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı Türk Üniversiteler BirliğicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Tarsus University joined the Turkic States Organization Turkic Universities Union, expanding its international academic network across Turkic-speaking nations.
• Çukurova Kalkınma AjansıminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Cybersecurity training cooperation protocol signed with Çukurova Development Agency for 'Cyber Homeland' program implementation.
• Uluslararası Kıbrıs Üniversitesi (UKÜ)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025International cooperation protocol signed with International Cyprus University, focusing on academic exchange and joint educational activities.
• 6 Universities in UzbekistancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2025Cooperation protocol signed with six universities in Uzbekistan, significantly expanding international academic network in Central Asia.
• Mersin Üniversitesi TTO (Technology Transfer Office)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2025Cooperation protocol between Project Office and Mersin University Technology Transfer Office for joint research and technology commercialization support.
• Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2025Comprehensive cooperation protocol signed for academic collaboration, joint research, and shared resources between regional universities.
• Toros Havacılık ve Doğa Sporları KulübüminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2025Cooperation protocol supporting aviation programs and student involvement in aviation and outdoor sports activities.
• İŞKUR (Türkiye İş Kurumu)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025'İŞKUR Youth Program' protocol supporting student employment, vocational training, and career development services.
• Saka GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2024Cooperation protocol signed with Saka Group, a diversified industrial group. Partnership supports industry-academia collaboration and student employment opportunities.
• Seçil KauçukminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 December 2023Industry partnership with rubber manufacturing company supporting engineering education and research.
• TMMOB Çevre Mühendisleri Odası Mersin ŞubesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2023Partnership with Turkish Chamber of Environmental Engineers for environmental engineering programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Atako Taşımacılık DenizcilikminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2023Industry cooperation protocol with logistics and shipping company supporting international trade and logistics programs.
• İbn Zohr Üniversitesi (Fas)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2023Academic cooperation discussions held with Ibn Zohr University in Morocco for potential student/faculty exchange and joint research.
• Rusya RANEPA ÜniversitesiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2023Cooperation visit received from Russia's RANEPA University for potential academic collaboration.
• Mersin AgroparkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2023Cooperation with Mersin Agropark (Agricultural Application and Research Center) supporting agriculture and food technology programs. Tarsus University has invested in agribusiness research and development.
• Tarsus İlçe Milli Eğitim MüdürlüğüminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2022Education cooperation protocol with District National Education Directorate for teacher training, student internships, and educational program development.
• Türk Kızılay Mersin İl MerkeziminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Cooperation protocol with Turkish Red Crescent for blood donation drives, humanitarian activities, and student volunteer programs.
• Redteks KimyaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Cooperation protocol with chemical company supporting chemistry technology programs and applied research.
• Mersin ESOB (Esnaf ve Sanatkârlar Odaları Birliği)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2022Cooperation with Mersin Tradesmen and Artisans Unions Confederation supporting vocational education and small business development.
• Tarsus Ticaret BorsasıminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2022Cooperation protocol with Tarsus Trade Exchange supporting agricultural trade programs and commodity market education.
• Mersin Tarsus Tarımsal Ürün İşleme İhtisas OSB (TÜİOSB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2021Partnership with Specialized Organized Industrial Zone for agricultural product processing, supporting food technology and agricultural engineering programs.
• Adana OSBminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2021Cooperation protocol with Adana Organized Industrial Zone supporting regional industry-academia collaboration.
• Tarsus Ticaret ve Sanayi OdasıminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2020Long-standing cooperation with Tarsus Chamber of Commerce and Industry supporting business programs and student employment.
• Mersin Ticaret ve Sanayi OdasıminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 January 2020Cooperation protocol with Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry supporting business education and career services.
• Mersin Tarsus Organize Sanayi Bölgesi (MTOSB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2019Strong partnership with organized industrial zone hosting the Mersin Tarsus OSB Technical Sciences Vocational School. Supports industry-aligned education and student employment.
• Koluman Otomotiv Endüstri A.Ş.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2019Employment cooperation and protocol with automotive industry company, later expanded to employment ceremony collaboration.
• Mersin Teknopark (Technoscope)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2019Partnership with Mersin Technopark (Technoscope) supporting technology startups, incubation services, and R&D collaboration for university researchers and students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Uluslararası Kıbrıs Üniversitesi (UKÜ): Northern Cyprus-based university with an international student focus; Tarsus has a signed cooperation protocol for academic exchange. Comparable as a regional peer targeting international student recruitment in the Eastern Mediterranean.
• Gürcistan Havacılık Üniversitesi (Georgian Aviation University): Aviation-focused university in Georgia with which Tarsus holds a cooperation protocol. Comparable as a specialized aviation higher-education provider in the broader Black Sea/Caucasus region, intersecting with Tarsus's aviation-engineering niche.

Emerging players

• Nuh Naci Yazgan Üniversitesi: Turkish university where current Tarsus Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Özen previously served as assistant/associate professor and professor. Comparable in scale and structure, and a relevant peer for understanding the rector's strategic approach to faculty development.

Direct peers

• Çukurova Üniversitesi: Long-established public university in Adana, the same Çukurova region as Tarsus. Directly comparable as a multi-faculty Turkish public university serving the same regional student pool and sharing a formal library cooperation protocol with Tarsus.
• Mersin Üniversitesi: The university from which Tarsus Üniversitesi was separated in 2018; both operate in Mersin Province and share overlapping faculties, vocational schools, and the same regional student catchment. They remain formally partnered via a cooperation protocol covering joint research, student exchange, and shared library access.
• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi: A peer-tier Turkish public university of comparable size and faculty structure, including engineering, economics, and vocational schools. Closely comparable in scale, governance model, and student recruitment dynamics.
• Adana Alparslan Türkeş Bilim ve Teknoloji Üniversitesi: A younger STEM-focused public university in Adana with engineering and technology emphasis. It is a direct peer given its similar age profile, public-university status, and a signed cooperation protocol with Tarsus for academic collaboration and shared resources.
• Çağ Üniversitesi: A Turkish university in Mersin/Tarsus region with which Tarsus has a formal cooperation protocol covering joint academic programs, research, and shared library resources. Comparable as a multi-faculty Turkish university with regional student overlap.
• Iskenderun Technical University (İSTE): Another technical public university in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey, with an engineering and vocational emphasis that mirrors Tarsus's positioning. Comparable on age, faculty mix, and industrial-zone partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi: Long-established Turkish public research university where the current Tarsus Rector began his academic career. Comparable as a multi-faculty engineering-focused public university, and a benchmark for Tarsus's longer-term research and engineering-program aspiration.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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