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KTU Triumphs at TEKNOFEST 2025 Robotaxi Competition
Our Katot Team, working within the Faculty of Engineering, achieved remarkable success at the TEKNOFEST 2025 Robotaxi–Full-Scale Autonomous Vehicle Competition, winning the Most Unique Software Award in the Unique Vehicle Category.
Presented at a ceremony held at Bilişim Vadisi, the award highlights that the team’s innovative, high-efficiency software for autonomous vehicle technologies has been recognized at the national level. The team successfully achieved maximum performance using a minimal number of sensors, demonstrating that cost-effective solutions can be paired with advanced and unique software algorithms capable of handling complex tasks.
This outstanding achievement not only underscores Türkiye’s expertise in Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence but also showcases the Katot Team’s potential to lead the way in next-generation technologies.
The success of the Katot Team was made possible thanks to the support, guidance, and mentorship provided by our dedicated faculty and advisors.
18 August 2025
120 students and 22 workshop facilitators from three universities came together for the event.
13 November 2026
45 representatives from 27 universities across 15 different countries, attended the staff week.
11 November 2026
Res. Asst. Gökçe SEYHAN has received the 2026 Prof. Dr. Nazmi Özer Science Award from the Turkish Biochemical Society for her research in photodynamic therapy.
11 November 2026
TRiboSurf'26 provides a platform for sharing research, strengthening university-industry collaboration, and exploring new opportunities for scientific cooperation.
05 November 2026
The 15th TAOMS Scientific Symposium, taking place from October 21 to 23, 2026, began with an opening ceremony at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
22 October 2026
The 9th International Congress on Political Science and International Relations brings together academics and researchers to discuss global crises and changes in international politics.
22 October 2026
Two newly renovated computer labs, D203 and D204, equipped with modern technology and accommodating 96 students, are now in service at our Faculty of Science.
21 October 2026
A new 53-bed Outpatient Day Treatment Unit has opened at our University's Farabi Hospital, following an investment of approximately TRY 30 million.
21 October 2026
The 10th Symposium on Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (UZAL-CBS 2026) opened at the Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center.
16 October 2026
KTU Department of Mining Engineering ranked first in Türkiye and 14th worldwide in its field, according to the 2026 rankings released by the international academic ranking organization.
13 October 2026
KTU students successfully received and decoded image signals transmitted from the International Space Station (ISS), earning an international ARISS SSTV Award for their work.
13 October 2026
Our University was awarded two silver medals at the 11th International Inventions Fair (TÜRKPATENT ISIF'26), held in Şanlıurfa from September 30 to October 4, 2026.
12 October 2026
The 11th International KTUDELL Conference on Language, Literature and Translation took place at the Prof. Dr. Osman Turan Culture and Congress Center on October 7?9, 2026.
09 October 2026
The Department of Software Development has opened its new, modern academic and administrative facilities.
08 October 2026


