Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi

What Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi does

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi (KSU) is a public Turkish university established in 1992 under Law No. 3837 and governed by the Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK). It operates 13 faculties, 3 graduate institutes (Fen Bilimleri, Sağlık Bilimleri, Sosyal Bilimler), 7 vocational schools distributed across the Kahramanmaraş region (Afşin, Andırın, Göksun, Pazarcık, Sosyal Bilimler, Sağlık Hizmetleri, Teknik Bilimler), 25 application and research centers, and a university hospital, serving 32,388 active students with 1,282 academic and 2,455 administrative personnel across 272 programs.

KSU's core technology footprint includes the UZEM distance-learning platform with an underlying Öğrenme Yönetim Sistemi (EYS), an Öğrenci Bilgi Sistemi (OBS), the Teknokent technology development zone, a Teknoloji Transfer Ofisi (KTTO), and a university hospital with Döner Sermaye revolving-fund billing. Distinctive technical outputs include a TÜBİTAK 1507/KOBİ-ARGE-funded mobile Video Head Impulse Test device developed by the Electrical-Electronics Engineering faculty, hemp-fiber textile research under the TÜBİTAK SAYEM 1833 program, and a granted Turkish patent on eucalyptus essential-oil antibacterial microcapsules for textiles. The SAMER research center operates the Akademik Siyer Dergisi (indexed in Index Islamicus and TR Dizin) and SAMER Yayınları, a nationally designated open-access publisher with 100+ Islamic-sciences e-books.

The university's revenue model is that of a state institution: primary funding flows from YÖK/Ministry of Higher Education appropriations, supplemented by student tuition and fees (including distance-education AÖF/AUZEF course fees), Döner Sermaye (revolving fund) revenue from hospital services, laboratory testing, consulting, and continuing education via SEM, and competitive research grants from TÜBİTAK, EU Horizon Europe, Interreg, and the World Bank. Customer segments encompass prospective, current, and international students; hospital patients; continuing-education learners; and industry/public-sector partners via ÜSKİM and Teknokent. Distribution is conducted through on-campus programs, UZEM distance learning, AÖF/AUZEF open education, and international exchange channels (Erasmus+, Farabi, Mevlana).

Name

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi

Legal name

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi

Website

https://ksu.edu.tr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi is a public Turkish university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 13 faculties, 3 institutes, 7 vocational schools, and a university hospital, serving approximately 32,000 students in the Kahramanmaraş region with research centers and technology-transfer infrastructure.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research programs
• University hospital services
• Distance learning programs
• Vocational education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kahramanmaraş

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public University State Funding: As a public university in Turkey, KSU receives government funding from the Ministry of National Education and Higher Education loans/grants.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees collected from students. Distance education programs (AÖF, AUZEF) also generate revenue through course fees.
3. Döner Sermaye (Revolving Fund) Revenue: Revenue from commercial services including hospital services, laboratory testing, consulting, and continuing education programs.
4. Research Project Grants: Funding from national and international research grant programs including TÜBİTAK, EU frameworks (Horizon Europe, Interreg), World Bank, and EU grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi (KSU) is a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across 13 faculties, 3 institutes, and 7 vocational schools with 272 active programs. The university conducts academic research through 25 application and research centers, delivers healthcare services via its university hospital, provides distance learning through UZEM, and supports technology transfer through Teknokent and KTTO.

Product overview

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi (KSU) is a public university offering comprehensive higher education through 13 faculties, 3 institutes, 7 vocational schools, 3 colleges, and 25 application and research centers. The university's product portfolio includes academic publications through SAMER Yayınları and Akademik Siyer Dergisi, research and innovation services via Teknokent and Boyutsal Analiz Laboratuvarı, and educational services including distance learning (UZEM) and continuing education (SEM). Research centers focus on strategic studies, Islamic sciences, boron research, and university-industry collaboration.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs (13 Faculties) Accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 13 faculties covering medicine, dentistry, engineering, agriculture, forestry, theology, education, fine arts, economics, health sciences, sports sciences, science, and human and social sciences. Targeted at prospective students entering through the ÖSYM national placement system.
• Vocational Schools (7 Meslek Yüksekokulu) Associate degree and vocational training programs across 7 vocational schools in districts including Afşin, Andırın, Göksun, Pazarcık, Kahramanmaraş Sağlık Hizmetleri, Sosyal Bilimler, and Teknik Bilimler. Targeted at students seeking practical professional education and associate degrees.
• Graduate Schools (3 Institutes) Master's and doctoral degree programs through three graduate institutes covering natural sciences, health sciences, and social sciences. Targeted at graduate students pursuing advanced research and academic degrees.
• KSÜ Sağlık Uygulama ve Araştırma Hastanesi (University Hospital) University-affiliated hospital providing healthcare services to the general public, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine. Serves individual patients seeking medical care in Kahramanmaraş and surrounding region.
• Uzaktan Eğitim Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi (UZEM) - Distance Education Center Distance Education Application and Research Center providing online learning management system (EYS - Öğrenme Yönetim Sistemi) for students. Offers remote access to courses and educational materials, supplementing on-campus education.
• Sürekli Eğitim Merkezi (SEM) - Continuing Education Center Continuing Education Center offering professional development courses, language courses (TÖMER), swimming lessons, and various skill-building programs. Targeted at professionals, lifelong learners, and the general public.
• Açıköğretim Programs (AÖF and AUZEF) Open and distance education programs offering distance associate and bachelor's degrees through Anadolu AÖF and AUZEF. Targeted at students seeking flexible distance learning pathways.
• Teknokent (Technology Development Zone) Technology development zone supporting technology-based companies and entrepreneurship. Provides infrastructure and collaboration opportunities between university and industry. Targeted at tech startups and companies seeking innovation infrastructure.
• SAMER Yayınları (SAMER Publications) Open-access e-book publisher specializing in Islamic sciences publications, established in 2019 and designated as a national publisher. Offers free PDF downloads of academic works including theses, symposium proceedings, and scholarly research. Targeted at researchers and students in Islamic sciences.
• Akademik Siyer Dergisi (Academic Siyer Journal) International peer-reviewed academic journal covering Islamic sciences and Siyer (Prophetic biography) studies, published in Turkish, English, and Arabic. Indexed in Index Islamicus and TR Dizin. Targeted at researchers, academics, and students in Islamic studies.
• International Exchange Programs (Erasmus+, Farabi, Mevlana) International and national student and staff exchange programs enabling study at partner universities. Erasmus+ covers European universities, Farabi covers Turkish universities, and Mevlana covers universities in countries with Turkish educational agreements. Targeted at students seeking international academic mobility.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı (Ministry of Industry and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Industry and Technology, with TÜBİTAK support, established the Milli Teknoloji Atölyesi (National Technology Workshop) at KSU, serving the entire city of Kahramanmaraş as a technology hub for skill development and innovation.
• TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜBİTAK supports KSU research projects including the SAYEM 1833 green transformation program, TÜBİTAK 1507/Kobi-Arge support for mobile medical devices, and the Bor Research Institute operating at the university.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student and staff exchange program. Students can study at partner universities in Europe for one or two semesters, and staff can benefit from teaching and training mobility.
• Farabi Exchange ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational student exchange program enabling students to take courses at other Turkish universities for one or two semesters while paying fees at their home university.
• Mevlana Exchange ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program for students and academic staff with universities in countries with which Turkey has educational agreements, particularly targeting Islamic countries.
• KOSGEB (Küçük ve Orta Ölçekli İşletmeleri Geliştirme ve Destekleme İdaresi Başkanlığı)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall and Medium Enterprises Development Organization supporting entrepreneurship and SME development. Listed as a cooperating institution for project development support.
• TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSU conducted a technical visit to TUSAŞ and opened TUSAŞ-University R&D Projects Collaboration for joint defense industry research. Also supported the establishment of Boyutsal Analiz ve Ölçüm Laboratuvarı (Dimensional Analysis and Measurement Laboratory) for defense industry.
• Yunus Emre Kongre ve Kültür MerkeziminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity conference and cultural center hosting graduation ceremonies, academic conferences, and cultural events including exhibitions and concerts.
• European Union (EU) COST ActionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in multiple EU COST Actions including CA23107 (EU-NESA - Network for Evidence Synthesis in Agri-Food Sector), CA21142 (FruitCREWS), CA22136 (PANGEOS), and CA22157 (RECROP). KSU faculty members serve as working group members.
• UNDP TurkeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Development Programme in Turkey, listed as a cooperating institution for sustainable development and research projects.
• Ulusal Ajans (National Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkish National Agency managing EU education and youth programs including Erasmus+, coordinates program implementation and funding.
• UFUK Avrupa (Horizon Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Europe support office at KSU, assisting researchers in accessing EU research funding and international collaboration opportunities.
• 2. Zırhlı Tugay (Armored Brigade Command)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary cooperation including visits between KSU Rector and Brigade Commander for institutional collaboration and community relations.
• YTB (Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı - Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSU Rector visited YTB President to discuss international student cooperation and services for Turkish communities abroad.
• Kahramanmaraş Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (Kahramanmaraş Chamber of Commerce and Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chamber of commerce supporting industry-university collaboration, business development, and regional economic growth. Listed as a cooperating institution.
• MÜSİAD Kahramanmaraş Şubesi (Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness association participated in book fairs organized by SAMER, supporting academic-community business relations.
• KİSAM (Kahramanmaraş İnovasyon ve Stratejik Araştırmalar Merkezi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKahramanmaraş Innovation and Strategic Research Center visited KSU Rector to discuss regional innovation strategies and cooperation.
• Kahramanmaraş Gençlik ve Spor İl MüdürlüğüminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial Directorate of Youth and Sports for cooperation in sports, youth services, and campus sports facilities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gaziantep University: Public research university in neighboring Gaziantep province with similar scale, multi-faculty structure, and regional positioning in southeastern Turkey. Competes with KSU for students, faculty, and research funding in the same geographic market.
• İnönü University: Public university in Malatya with comparable scale, comprehensive faculties, university hospital, and similar regional anchor role in eastern Turkey.
• Sivas Cumhuriyet University: Public research university in Sivas with similar comprehensive multi-faculty structure, regional positioning in central-eastern Anatolia, and comparable enrollment scale to KSU.
• Erciyes University: Public research university in Kayseri with similar comprehensive faculty structure (medicine, engineering, agriculture) and serves as another anchor regional university in central-eastern Anatolia.
• Atatürk University: Large public research university in Erzurum with comparable comprehensive multi-faculty structure, university hospital, and similar scale serving eastern Anatolia.
• Çukurova University: Major public research university in Adana serving the Eastern Mediterranean region. Comparable comprehensive multi-faculty structure and overlapping student catchment area with Kahramanmaraş province.

Broad incumbents

• Anadolu University: Major Turkish public university operating the country's largest open and distance education system (AÖF/AUZEF). KSU's distance learning (UZEM) and AUZEF coordination operate in partnership with Anadolu's framework.
• Middle East Technical University (METU/ODTÜ): Turkey's premier public research university. Represents the upper bound of Turkish public university excellence and competes for top-tier students and faculty who might otherwise consider regional universities like KSU.

Regional players

• Kilis 7 Aralık University: Smaller public university in neighboring Kilis province serving a similar southeastern Turkey student population, offering overlapping programs in education and social sciences.
• Adıyaman University: Public university in neighboring Adıyaman province with similar multi-faculty comprehensive structure serving the same regional catchment as KSU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Subsidiaries10 records

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