of its campus. According to Khadem, the architecture of the campus was inspired by light and the significance of the university's geographical location on the border between Europe and Asia. Khadem also sites inspiration from Turkish artistic and poetic heritage, the works of the Sufi poet Rumi, and Turkish and Ottoman architectural styles. The campus is laid out along an east–west axis: architecturally the university represents a ‘gateway of knowledge and light’, symbolized by the university's ‘Portal of Knowledge’ – the campus's arched main entrance represents both a gateway of knowledge and a gateway between East and West. Situated among hills overlooking the Black Sea, the stepped architecture allows the campus to integrate within the steep contours of the surrounding terrain. The campus consists of a series of connected buildings surrounding a variety of interlocking courtyards. These courtyards draw on Ottoman architectural tradition and are replete with symbols of Turkish history and culture. The campus is compact and designed for pedestrians. Students and staff can move from place to place either through open courtyards or under cover. The campus utilizes a four by four meter modular design to accommodate different spatial needs. The final stage of the Rumelifeneri campus construction plan was realized in 2018 with the completion of a sixth faculty building, an extension to the library, and several new dormitory buildings. Notes and references External links Koc University homepage Koc University virtual tour Koc University library Koc University Football Team, Koç Rams Koc University Incubation Center KWORKS - Koç University Entrepreneurship Research Center Educational institutions established in 1993 1993 establishments in Turkey Private universities and colleges in Turkey Sarıyer Koç family