Key facts
- The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University in Ankara has admitted students.
- The university's top entrant scored in the top 4% of national exams.
- The university is scheduled to open in October 2026.
- A delegation from the university visited Tohoku University on June 8.
- The 'Japan brand' is popular among Turkish students.
The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University (TJU) in Ankara has admitted its first cohort of students, who ranked in the top 4% of national exams. The university, a collaboration between Turkey and Japan, is set to officially open its doors on October 5, 2026, after overcoming site-related legal challenges.
On June 8, a delegation from TJU, including its rector Professor Mustafa Verşan Kök, visited Tohoku University in Japan. The visit aimed to discuss potential research cooperation and student exchange programs, highlighting the strong appeal of Japanese education and the 'Japan brand' among Turkish students. The delegation also explored collaboration in disaster science, a field of shared importance to both countries.