Istanbul University Rankings

Rankings of University

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Rankings of University

See the university’s global position across major ranking systems below.

#628+Global

QS World University Rankings

Istanbul University is ranked 628th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings, reflecting its strong academic heritage and growing global visibility. This position highlights the university’s research output, international outlook, and reputation among employers and academics. Its steady performance in global metrics demonstrates a broad impact across various scientific fields. Istanbul University continues to strengthen its standing as one of Türkiye’s most influential higher education institutions.

#1201+Global

Times Higher Education

Istanbul University is placed in the 1201–1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, reflecting its broad academic scope and steady global presence. This range indicates solid performance in teaching quality, research influence, and knowledge transfer. Despite being in a wide ranking band, the university maintains strong regional impact and continues to expand its international collaborations.

#702+Global

CWUR

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) lists Istanbul University at 702nd globally for 2025, with a national rank of 2 in Türkiye and regional rank of 201 in Asia. This placement signals robust performance across CWUR’s criteria—quality of education, alumni employment, faculty credentials, and research output—while also highlighting room for growth in global competitiveness and research influence.