For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Turkey
- 21 Nov, 2024: Publication of THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. Koc University with highest ranking among universities in Turkey ranked #41.
- 14 Nov, 2024: THE Global Employability University Ranking updated with Istanbul Technical University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Turkey.
- 11 Nov, 2024: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Business Administration) updated with Ege University ranked highest among 69 listed universities in Turkey.
- 27 Oct, 2024: Publication of URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities. Koc University with highest ranking among universities in Turkey ranked #1.
Rankings of universities in Turkey 2025
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THE World University Rankings
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Show 19 more rankings of Middle East Technical University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects |
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Show 21 more rankings of Koc University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 22 more rankings of Istanbul Technical University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 21 more rankings of Bogazici University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Sabanci University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 21 more rankings of Bilkent University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Hacettepe University and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Istanbul University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Yildiz Technical University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Gazi University and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects |
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[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Ankara University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Ege University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Atatürk University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 13 more rankings of Cankaya University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Marmara University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
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Show 20 more rankings of Erciyes University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 12 more rankings of Bahcesehir University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Gebze University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 12 more rankings of Anadolu University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 19 more rankings of Dokuz Eylül University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 13 more rankings of Özyegin University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 15 more rankings of Selcuk University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 16 more rankings of Akdeniz University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |

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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 16 more rankings of Firat University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 16 more rankings of Cukurova University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Izmir Institute of Technology and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of TOBB Economics and Technology University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 13 more rankings of Necmettin Erbakan University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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Show 7 more rankings of Kadir Has University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 15 more rankings of Istanbul Medeniyet University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 13 more rankings of Istanbul Bilgi University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Süleyman Demirel University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Show 13 more rankings of Istanbul Aydın University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 04 June, 2024] |
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Show 18 more rankings of Sakarya University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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Show 11 more rankings of Inönü University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 11 more rankings of Düzce University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024] |
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Show 8 more rankings of Istanbul Gelişim University |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 7 more rankings of Bartin University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024] |
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Show 9 more rankings of Istinye University |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 11 more rankings of Ondokuz Mayis University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of Karadeniz Technical University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects |
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[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of Uludag University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 11 more rankings of University of Gaziantep and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of Kocaeli University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of Istanbul Medipol University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023] |
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Show 4 more rankings of Yasar University |
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024] |
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[Published 06 March, 2024] |
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[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 13 more rankings of Yeditepe University |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024] |
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Show 14 more rankings of Eskisehir Osmangazi University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects |
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Show 8 more rankings of Mersin University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects |
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Highest subject rankings of universities in Turkey
Turkey Key Facts for International Students
184 out of 189 Universities in Turkey Ranked in at least one ranking
27 Different Rankings list Universities in Turkey (20 institution and 7 subject rankings)
13 Global Rankings rank Universities in Turkey Among TOP 200
Time: GMT +3
Telephone country code: +90
- Religion:
- Sunni Islam 65%
- Shia and unaffiliated Islam 17%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 13%
- Other religions: Evangelicalism, Orthodox, Buddhism 9%
- Largest cities in Turkey:
- 1. Istanbul: 14,800,000
- 2. Ankara: 3,500,000
- 3. Izmir: 2,500,000
- 4. Bursa: 1,400,000
- 5. Adana: 1,250,000
Largest international airport in Turkey:
Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST): 63.727.448 Passengers/Year; 3 Terminals; 12 km. from Istanbul city center
Map with location of universities in Turkey



Useful related pages
FAQ
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 14087
- Published:
- 04 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 849
- Published:
- 15 December, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%
- Universities:
- 684
- Published:
- 10 July, 2024
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 8000
- Published:
- 13 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 6635
- Published:
- 03 July, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 4217
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 14636
- Published:
- 15 June, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 5104
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 3212
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 4083
- Published:
- 30 May, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%