# Turkish university academic and industrial partnerships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-university-academic-and-industrial-partnerships
> Updated: 2026-09-28T17:36:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Turkish universities are expanding their academic and industrial cooperation through various domestic and international protocols.

Bursa Uludağ University signed an agreement with Döktaş Dökümcülük Ticaret ve Sanayi A. Ş. to facilitate industry cooperation and project-based participation for mathematics students. The initiative focuses on providing practical experience in software development, data analysis, and process improvement within manufacturing environments.

On the international stage, Karabük University has established a five-year protocol with Kazakhstan’s Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University. This joint master’s program in engineering allows students in computer and software engineering to follow a common curriculum and earn double diplomas from both institutions.

Broader regional cooperation has also emerged involving the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK). In Azerbaijan, a memorandum was signed with local authorities to foster cooperation in defense industry research and human resource training. This follows significant defense contracts signed at the ADEX 2026 fair, including aircraft, munitions, and radar systems. Other regional educational initiatives include a memorandum between Azerbaijan University and Pakistan’s Northern University, as well as a cooperation agreement between Atatürk University and Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Turkey signs defense and academic cooperation deals with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and others

Turkey has signed various international agreements, including $500 million in defense contracts with Azerbaijan and academic partnerships with Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karabk-university-and-atyrau-university-sign-academic-cooperation-protocol

### 2026-09-27: Bursa Uludağ University and Döktaş sign industry cooperation protocol

Bursa Uludağ University and Döktaş Dökümcülük signed a protocol to provide mathematics students with hands-on experience in software, data analysis, and industrial process development projects.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bursa-uluda-university-and-dkta-sign-industry-cooperation-protocol

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