Universities in Turkey
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Latest ranking updates related to universities 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


  • #1 
  • #351 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #3 
  • #401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #930 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of Koc University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects



  • #6 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #4 
  • #418 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #21 
  • #1711 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of Bogazici University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

  • #3 
  • #351 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #6 
  • #516 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #7 
  • #1099 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Sabanci University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #5 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #477 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #2 
  • #724 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 21 more rankings of Bilkent University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #9 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #641 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #1 
  • #664 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Hacettepe University and subject specific rankings for 9 subjects

  • #30 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #7 
  • #621 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #5 
  • #911 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Istanbul University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #12 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #851 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #15 
  • #1451 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Yildiz Technical University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #27 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #1169 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Gazi University and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #38 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #9 
  • #801 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #3 
  • #785 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Ankara University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #24 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #8 
  • #1163 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Ege University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #14 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #16 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #1204 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Atatürk University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #8 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #23 
  • #1781 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #1 
  • #164 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Cankaya University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #73 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #1236 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Marmara University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #25 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #19 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #19 
  • #1647 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 20 more rankings of Erciyes University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #7 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #31 
  • #2055 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #953 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of Bahcesehir University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #28 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #45 
  • #2375 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Gebze University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #13 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #15 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #1357 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of Anadolu University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #53 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #1448 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of Dokuz Eylül University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #11 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #52 
  • #2533 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #29 
  • #1408 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Özyegin University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #20 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #1612 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #24 
  • #1335 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Selcuk University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #18 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #40 
  • #2186 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #19 
  • #1252 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #22 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #24 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #17 
  • #1586 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 16 more rankings of Akdeniz University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #26 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #22 
  • #1761 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #962 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 16 more rankings of Firat University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #51 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #17 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #32 
  • #2070 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 16 more rankings of Cukurova University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #63 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #22 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #46 
  • #2443 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Izmir Institute of Technology and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #32 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #50 
  • #2517 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #14 
  • #1021 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of TOBB Economics and Technology University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #31 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #25 
  • #1821 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #33 
  • #1535 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Necmettin Erbakan University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


  • #29 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #39 
  • #2179 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #34 
  • #1558 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Istanbul Medeniyet University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #61 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #21 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #64 
  • #2690 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Istanbul Bilgi University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #84 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #23 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #51 
  • #2531 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Süleyman Demirel University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #60 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #20 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #114 
  • #3564 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Istanbul Aydın University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #82 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #25 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 04 June, 2024]
  • #26 
  • #1861 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Sakarya University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


  • #23 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #34 
  • #2085 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #42 
  • #1762 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of Düzce University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #17 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #24 
  • #1817 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #13 
  • #411 
QS World University Rankings: Europe
[Published 10 July, 2024]
Show 8 more rankings of Istanbul Gelişim University

  • #15 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #75 
  • #2876 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #52 
  • #1909 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 7 more rankings of Bartin University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #19 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #41 
  • #1739 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
  • #56 
  • #2643 
Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector
[Published 15 June, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of Istinye University

  • #78 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #20 
  • #1676 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #43 
  • #1762 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of Ondokuz Mayis University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #66 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #36 
  • #2155 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #37 
  • #1624 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Karadeniz Technical University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #49 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #27 
  • #1906 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #40 
  • #1653 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Uludag University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #58 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #41 
  • #2216 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #36 
  • #1590 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 11 more rankings of University of Gaziantep and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #70 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #35 
  • #2151 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #46 
  • #1810 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Kocaeli University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #62 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #16 
  • #1514 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #45 
  • #1810 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Istanbul Medipol University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #21 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #98 
  • #3266 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #102 
  • #2702 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
Show 4 more rankings of Yasar University

  • #89 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #47 
  • #2462 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #50 
  • #1865 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of Yeditepe University

  • #56 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #54 
  • #2587 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #51 
  • #1881 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 14 more rankings of Eskisehir Osmangazi University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #74 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 09 October, 2024]
  • #66 
  • #2726 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #32 
  • #1535 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 June, 2024]
Show 8 more rankings of Mersin University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Highest subject rankings of universities in Turkey

Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#35 
Cankaya University
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#36 
Gazi University
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Bilkent University
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#141 
Hacettepe University
Civil Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
Istanbul Technical University
Archaeology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
Koc University
Artificial Intelligence URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#166 
Istanbul Technical University
Agricultural Sciences NTU Rankings by Subject
#167 
Istanbul Technical University
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#181 
Istanbul Technical University
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Istanbul Technical University

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

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FAQ

Middle East Technical University ranks #1 in Turkey in our meta ranking composed of 108 university rankings.

Among all universities in Turkey Istanbul Technical University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 30 rankings where Istanbul Technical University is listed.

Cankaya University is ranked best in Turkey for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Cankaya University.

Gazi University is ranked best in Turkey for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Gazi University.

Bilkent University is ranked best in Turkey for Business (Finance). See all rankings for the Bilkent University.

Hacettepe University is ranked best in Turkey for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Hacettepe University.

Istanbul Technical University is ranked best in Turkey for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the Istanbul Technical University.

Koc University is ranked best in Turkey for Social Studies & Humanities (Archaeology). See all rankings for the Koc University.

Istanbul Technical University is ranked best in Turkey for Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence). See all rankings for the Istanbul Technical University.

Istanbul Technical University is ranked best in Turkey for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the Istanbul Technical University.

Istanbul Technical University is ranked best in Turkey for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Istanbul Technical University.

Istanbul Technical University is ranked best in Turkey for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the Istanbul Technical University.

Bogazici University is ranked best in Turkey for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Bogazici University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

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%

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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%

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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%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

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%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

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%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

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%

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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%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions