Koç University libraries and labs for international students — an overview

Koç University has invested heavily in both physical and digital infrastructures that directly benefit international students. From the central Suna Kıraç Library and its Sierra-enabled remote access to cutting-edge laboratories spanning engineering, natural sciences, medicine and social sciences, Koç provides an integrated research and learning environment tailored to global learners. This guide helps recruiters, admissions teams, HR and marketing professionals, and placement agencies understand access, highlight assets and convert interest into applications.

Libraries — depth, access and multilingual resources

Suna Kıraç Library — central hub for international research

The Suna Kıraç Library is Koç University’s principal library and a major selling point for international candidates. It combines extensive physical collections with comprehensive electronic holdings to support coursework, thesis work and faculty research.

Key collections and holdings: 270,000+ printed books, 56,554 e-journals, 119 databases and 235,833 electronic books.

Accessibility: All electronic resources are available on- and off-campus through the library’s remote-authentication system, enabling students to begin research before arrival or while conducting fieldwork.

Multilingual strengths: Robust holdings in European and Turkish history, literature, social sciences and STEM. Collections include resources in English and Turkish, plus materials in German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish and Chinese — a clear advantage for non-Turkish-speaking international students.

Branch libraries with focused collections

Koç supports specialized study and research through four branch libraries:

• AKMED Library (Antalya): Ancient history and archaeology resources for archaeology and cultural heritage students.
• ANAMED Library (Istanbul, Beyoğlu): Cultural heritage and humanities collections for area studies and museum research.
• Health Sciences Library (Topkapı Campus): Nursing and health sciences resources supporting clinical coursework and training.
• VEKAM Library (Ankara): Historical and cultural research collections for graduate and regional studies.

Services and user support for international students

• Full access to physical and electronic resources for enrolled international students.
• Research assistance and multilingual support from trained library staff.
• Dedicated orientation sessions and training programs covering library systems and remote workflows.
• On-site rare book rooms and manuscript archives for advanced research projects.

Laboratories — hands-on learning, research and innovation

Modern labs that support interdisciplinary learning

Koç University laboratories are equipped with advanced instrumentation and dedicated spaces for engineering, applied sciences, natural sciences, medical training and social-science research. Labs integrate coursework, independent research and industry-collaborative projects, offering high-impact experiences useful for internships, publications and employability.

Accessibility and mentorship for international students

• Lab access is available to enrolled students in relevant majors, with policies focused on safety training and coursework alignment.
• Mentorship, project supervision and technical support help international undergraduates and graduates transition into lab-based learning quickly and safely.
• Regular cross-disciplinary collaboration and opportunities to publish, present and join research internships.

Support, community programs and inclusion

Workshops, orientation and staff development

Koç University runs international workshops and staff development weeks to strengthen cross-cultural research support. Librarians and lab staff receive training to assist students with academic research, citation management, data access and lab protocols.

Student-centered resources

• Orientation programs covering resource discovery, database search techniques and off-campus access.
• Regular sessions on publishing, open access and research data management for graduate students and researchers.

What these resources mean for international recruiters, admissions teams and partners

Why libraries and labs matter in recruitment messaging

• Tangible assets improve conversion: Quantifying resources (e.g., number of e-journals, databases, and e-books) strengthens program brochures and web content.
• Emphasize multilingual collections and remote-access systems for candidates who prioritize research flexibility.
• Differentiation: Access to rare manuscripts, specialized branch libraries and Sierra-powered remote access are compelling differentiators within Turkiye’s higher education landscape.
• Targeted positioning: Highlight Health Sciences Library and lab availability for health program candidates; AKMED and ANAMED for humanities and archaeology applicants.

Operational recommendations for admissions/HR teams

• Integrate library and lab statistics into program pages, digital brochures and admissions FAQs.
• Provide short pre-arrival “how-to” guides for accessing e-resources off-campus.
• Equip recruiters with case studies showing international students’ use of lab facilities for internships, publications and collaborations.

How Study in Turkiye supports your international recruitment and admissions needs

Study in Turkiye is the trusted authority guiding international students. We combine institutional knowledge, recruitment expertise and solutions that help universities and partners maximize their international footprint.

Recruitment and marketing expertise

Study in Turkiye’s team crafts tailored recruitment narratives that convert facility strengths into compelling student-facing content. For subject-specific campaigns — such as medicine, engineering or humanities — we reference sector-leading Turkiye institutions to provide comparative context.

Admissions and process solutions

Study in Turkiye offers process support to streamline applicant tracking, document collection and eligibility checks — particularly valuable when coordinating pre-arrival orientations, lab safety training and library access scheduling.

Partnerships and institutional alignment

We facilitate strategic partnerships that connect institutional library and lab strengths with internship providers, research collaborators and scholarship programs. For HR and operations teams, Study in Turkiye advises on best practice wording for resource access in employment benefits and international collaboration agreements.

Practical checklist for recruiters and agencies — turning facilities into conversions

Pre-application materials

• Include headline statistics: “Access to 56,554 e-journals and 235,833 e-books via Sierra automation.” “Suna Kıraç Library: 270,000+ printed books and multilingual collections.”
• Create subject-specific blurbs linking to specialized branch libraries (AKMED, ANAMED, Health Sciences Library, VEKAM).

Admissions and pre-arrival

• Provide step-by-step instructions for off-campus e-resource login as part of pre-arrival communications.
• Offer webinars or Q&A sessions showing sample searches and interlibrary loan requests.

Orientation and first semester

• Coordinate arrival-week library orientations and lab safety inductions.
• Provide tailored resource lists and hands-on training sessions.

Agent and partner engagement

• Share a concise resource pack with agents highlighting Koç’s publications and lab capability statements.
• Notify agents when students complete pre-arrival orientation or lab safety modules.

Examples of program alignment and institutional complements

When advising students, position Koç University within the broader Turkiye ecosystem. For clinical or health-related programs, applicants often compare medical training pathways at institutions such as
Medipol University and
Istinye University.

For social sciences, engineering and interdisciplinary programs, highlight Koç’s lab and library support alongside peers such as
Ozyegin University and
Bilgi University when relevant.

Frequently asked questions from recruiters and admissions teams

Final recommendations and next steps for partners

• Make library and lab resources standard elements of program pitches and agent training materials.
• Use Study in Turkiye’s recruitment expertise to streamline pre-arrival onboarding, orientation scheduling and partner communication.
• Develop short multimedia assets (video tours of Suna Kıraç Library, lab demos) for landing pages and social campaigns — these assets significantly boost conversion for international prospects.

Koç University’s libraries and laboratories combine scale, accessibility and research quality. Recruiters and educational partners should foreground multilingual collections, Sierra-enabled remote access, specialized branch libraries and modern laboratory facilities when engaging prospective international students.

Study in Turkiye is ready to help convert these strengths into measurable recruitment outcomes. Contact our team to create tailored recruitment content, implement streamlined admissions workflows and develop partnership strategies that showcase Koç University’s academic and research excellence.

Take the Next Step with Study in Turkiye

Ready to showcase Koç University’s libraries and labs to prospective international students? Study in Turkiye can help you craft messaging, prepare pre-arrival resources and support agent engagement to increase conversions.