Global Ranking Lists 44 Subjects for Turkish Universities in 2024-2025
Turkish Universities Shine in 2024-2025 URAP World Subject Rankings
In the recently announced 2024-2025 URAP World Subject Rankings, Turkish universities made a significant impact, with 89 institutions featured across 44 different academic fields and 78 scientific disciplines globally [1].
One of the leading Turkish universities in terms of subject diversity and presence is Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ), which was ranked in 28 fields [1]. Hacettepe University, a significant national contender, appeared in 23 fields and often ranks first among Turkish universities in overall academic performance according to URAP’s national rankings [1][5].
Istanbul University showcased its strength in the fields of Pediatrics and Dentistry. Istanbul University was ranked 200th worldwide in Pediatrics and 214th in Dentistry, while Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa ranked 244th in Pediatrics. Marmara University was placed 195th in Pediatrics [1].
Istanbul Medipol University demonstrated steady improvement, moving up to 47th among Turkish universities and 9th among foundation universities in the 2024-2025 rankings, securing a global ranking of 1038th in Medical and Health Sciences [2]. Istanbul Gelisim University also made notable improvements, ranking 1122nd in the world general ranking and 33rd among Turkish universities [3].
The criteria for these rankings include article impact, total publications, citations, and international collaboration, with mega-authored articles excluded [1]. URAP’s full rankings, covering all Turkish universities by subject, will be published on their official website, providing more granular access to rankings across 78 scientific fields [1].
Turkish universities entered the rankings in various fields such as biology, technology, medicine, health sciences, physics, material sciences, mathematics, surgery, and engineering. A total of 23 universities each entered the biology and technology fields, 80 universities were successful in entering the medicine and health sciences rankings, and 36 universities were ranked in engineering [4].
Globally, the U.S. ranked second with 304 universities, while India took third place with 143 universities. Chinese universities secured first place in 31 fields, while American universities ranked first in 27 fields [4]. Oxford University from the U.K. ranked first in seven fields, while the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands was the top university in three fields [4].
The rankings cover 78 different scientific fields and were announced by the URAP Research Laboratory [6]. Universities from the U.S., U.K., Canada, the Netherlands, and Australia appeared in the rankings of all 78 fields with at least one institution [4]. Türkiye, which had 88 universities listed in last year's subject rankings, raised this number to 89 this year [6].
The "2024-2025 World Subject Rankings" mark another significant achievement for Turkish universities, showcasing their growing influence and academic excellence on the global stage.
References: [1] URAP World University Rankings [2] Istanbul Medipol University Rankings [3] Istanbul Gelisim University Rankings [4] URAP World University Rankings by Subject [5] Hacettepe University Rankings [6] URAP Research Laboratory
- Turkish universities, including Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ) and Hacettepe University, made significant strides in the 2024-2025 URAP World Subject Rankings, appearing in a variety of fields such as biology, technology, medicine, health sciences, and engineering.
- Istanbul University displayed its strength in the fields of Pediatrics and Dentistry, securing global rankings of 200th and 214th respectively, while Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa ranked 244th in Pediatrics.
- Turkish universities' achievements in the rankings were not limited to traditional fields; Istanbul Medipol University, for instance, demonstrated steady improvement in Medical and Health Sciences, securing a global ranking of 1038th.
- The Middle East witnessed the growing influence of Turkish universities on the global stage, with many universities, such as Ankara's Istanbul Gelisim University, making notable improvements in the rankings.
- Education-and-self-development, technology, science, and online-learning platforms have become increasingly important in today's world; the success of Turkish universities in these rankings indicates a strong commitment to these areas and a focus on providing quality education to students worldwide.
