Universities in Ankara, Turkey
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Ankara
  • 06 Mar, 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. 13 universities in Ankara ranked.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with Hacettepe University ranked highest among 10 listed universities in Ankara.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 5 universities from Ankara.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: Latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. 11 universities from Ankara appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Ankara, Turkey 2024

  • #2 
  • #351 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #336 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #1190 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of Middle East Technical University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #8 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #761 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #664 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of Hacettepe University and subject specific rankings for 8 subjects

  • #5 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #502 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #724 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 18 more rankings of Bilkent University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects


  • #7 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #23 
  • #1781 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #1 
  • #173 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 12 more rankings of Cankaya University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #30 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #1169 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of Gazi University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #56 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #785 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of Ankara University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #13 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #50 
  • #2517 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #11 
  • #736 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 13 more rankings of TOBB Economics and Technology University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #23 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #48 
  • #2470 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #25 
  • #401 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 11 more rankings of Atilim University

  • #58 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #59 
  • #2627 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #57 
  • #1922 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 10 more rankings of Baskent University

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Ufuk University

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  • #134 
  • #4289 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #149 
  • #151 
URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities
[Published 23 October, 2023]
  • #137 
  • #4769 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #57 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #56 
  • #2596 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #58 
  • #1927 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

#12

Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University

  • #129 
  • #4000 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #159 
  • #162 
URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities
[Published 23 October, 2023]
  • #140 
  • #5538 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

  • #133 
  • #4242 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #120 
  • #120 
URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities
[Published 23 October, 2023]
  • #122 
  • #3695 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of TED University

#14

University of Turkish Aeronautical Association

  • #147 
  • #148 
URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities
[Published 23 October, 2023]

#15

Yuksek Ihtisas University

  • #154 
  • #157 
URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities
[Published 23 October, 2023]

#16

Social Sciences University of Ankara

  • #164 
  • #168 
URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities
[Published 23 October, 2023]
  • #152 
  • #7269 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#17

Institute of Natural Sciences, TED University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Ankara

Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#5 
Cankaya University
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#27 
Gazi University
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Bilkent University
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#145 
Hacettepe University
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
Middle East Technical University
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Hacettepe University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
Middle East Technical University
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
Middle East Technical University
Physics NTU Rankings by Subject
#351 
Middle East Technical University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#801 
Middle East Technical University

Ankara Key Facts for International Students

16 out of 17 Universities in Ankara Ranked in at least one ranking

23 Different Rankings list Universities in Ankara (18 institution and 5 subject rankings)

10 Global Rankings rank Universities in Ankara Among TOP 200

Population: 3518000

Elevation: 850 m. above sea level

Time: GMT +2

District/province: Ankara,

Living costs for students in Ankara:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 49* (51% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 32* (68% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 40* (60% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 87.18 TRY
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 220 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Middle East Technical University ranks #1 in Ankara in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Ankara Ankara University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 25 rankings where Ankara University is listed.

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

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

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

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

Middle East Technical University is ranked best in Ankara for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the Middle East Technical University.

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

Middle East Technical University is ranked best in Ankara for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Middle East Technical University.

Middle East Technical University is ranked best in Ankara for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Middle East Technical University.

Middle East Technical University is ranked best in Ankara for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the Middle East Technical University.

Middle East Technical University is ranked best in Ankara for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Middle East Technical 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 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

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 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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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

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

Criteria used in ranking -URAP General Ranking Turkish Universities:

Article 21% Citation 21 % Article impact total (AIT) 18% Citation impact total (CIT) 15% International Collaboration 15%

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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