Başak Yalman has over 15 years of experience in international education. She currently serves as the Director of Student Recruitment at Koç University in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Leveraging deep expertise in candidate evaluation and international enrolment strategies, she plays a key role in expanding Koç University’s global footprint and building diverse student cohorts. Over her last three years’ focus on international admissions, Başak has fostered key international academic partnerships to attract top global talent. In 2026, Koç University received applications from 101 different countries.
Başak earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Vassar College and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from New York University Stern School of Business. She had different strategy roles in companies such as McKinsey and Turkcell before joining Koç University.
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