With the mission of cultivating the most competent and internationally qualified graduates, Koç University collaborates with many globally acknowledged and reputable institutions. The University acquires accreditations, enters into strategic partnerships and gets accepted as a member to privileged societies. Responsibility lies in the heart of this mission and it proves to be a world citizen by complying with international compacts and standards.

Koç University works in collaboration with national and international public and private institutions (universities, European Commission, public agencies, research and development agencies, business world, and industrial corporations) for miscellaneous research projects. KUTTAM is keen to conduct collaborative research at various levels including individuals, groups, departments, institutions, sectors and countries. KUTTAM wish to establish complementary research activities with partners and to develop fruitful synergies.