Founded in 1993 in Istanbul, Koç University is a non-profit research university supported by the resources of the internationally renowned VehbiKoç Foundation. Since its establishment, Koç University has emerged as a center of global excellence in science and education and is uniquely positioned to explore the overlaps of Medicine, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences and Administrative Sciences to further pursue basic and applied research, and attr act the best students and faculty members. Through seven colleges and four graduate schools, Koç University offers 22 undergraduate, 29 masters and 30 PhD programs in English. Since its foundation, the university has steadily climbed in various university rankings, both nationally and internationally, and is always striving to achieve even greater heights. Located on the hills of Sar"yer in the cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Istanbul, Koç University offers a full residential campus experience on its beautiful, green, 62-acre estate, achieving a striking balance between accessibility to central Istanbul and retreat from the distractions of city life. The university lies just 20 minutes away from the Black Sea, charming villages and natural landscapes, and is connected to the city center through a number of convenient public transportation options.