Koc University Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of KU

• Ahmet Davutoğlu - Graduated in 1984, former Prime Minister of Turkey, known for his contributions to political science and international relations.
• Mehmet Şimşek - Graduated in 1993, served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Turkey, recognized for his economic policies.
• Özlem Türeci - Co-founder of BioNTech, instrumental in developing the COVID-19 vaccine, graduated from Koç University's School of Medicine.
• Uğur Şahin - Co-founder of BioNTech and a key figure in the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, has affiliations with Koç University.