Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University starts education with its first students

The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University opened its doors for the first time in the 2026-2027 academic year with 84 students enrolled in the Computer, Electrical-Electronics, Materials Science, and Environmental Engineering programs.

Started Education with Its First Students

The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University stepped into academic life with its first students in the 2026-2027 academic year. A total of 84 students placed in the university's Computer, Electrical-Electronics, Materials Science, and Environmental Engineering programs formed the first cohort.

Academic Goals and Faculty

University Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Verşan Kök stated that a significant portion of the students have scores that could have allowed them to choose Turkey's leading universities. Kök expressed their goal for the university to rise to the forefront in the field of research in the future.

Education and Language Model

The undergraduate model is structured over 180 ECTS credits, to be completed in seven academic semesters following a compulsory preparatory year. Students are aimed to learn Japanese in addition to English, reaching a B1-B2 level upon graduation.

International Collaborations

While communication is maintained with 11 research universities in Japan, memoranda of understanding have been signed with eight of them. Within the scope of these collaborations, student exchanges, joint research, and lectures by Japanese academics are planned.