#404+Global

Sabancı University is ranked 404th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, marking a significant climb of 112 places from the previous year. This prestigious ranking places it among the top 500 institutions globally and solidifies its position as one of the leading private foundation universities in Turkey. The improvement is largely driven by its strong performance in scientific citations per faculty and its growing reputation among international employers and researchers.

#401+Global

Sabancı University is currently ranked in the 401 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, placing it among the top three universities in Turkey. This ranking highlights the university's exceptional "Research Quality" and "Industry Income," where it consistently achieves some of the highest scores in the country.

#714+Global

In the U.S. News & World Report's Best Global Universities rankings, Sabancı University's position at 714 reflects its standing as a competitive research institution within the top 35% of universities worldwide. This ranking is based on a rigorous evaluation of academic research performance, including global and regional reputation, as well as bibliometric indicators like publications and total citations.

#1408+Global

In the EduRank rankings, Sabancı University's position at 1418 globally places it in the top 10% of universities worldwide, reflecting its high academic impact and research output. Within Turkey, this ranking identifies it as a leading institution, specifically praised for its excellence in fields like Engineering, Computer Science, and Social Sciences.

#813+Global

In the UNIRANKS 2025 rankings, Sabancı University is positioned at 813 globally, securing its place as the 8th best university in Turkey. This ranking reflects the university's strong academic standing across Asia and Europe, particularly noting its high scores in interdisciplinary research and student-to-faculty ratios.