İstinye University has achieved significant success by ranking 4th among foundation universities in Turkey in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (THE ISR).
Times Higher Education (THE) published the "Interdisciplinary Science Rankings", in collaboration with Schmidt Science Fellows, for the first time in the 2024-2025 academic year. This ranking aims to evaluate and support universities' contributions to interdisciplinary scientific research. Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, serve as an important international benchmark not only for assessing scientific research performance but also for evaluating the effectiveness of universities in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable research systems.
Interdisciplinary Science Rankings aim to measure the extent at which universities promote and support interdisciplinary research. This initiative is based on the understanding that global challenges can best be addressed through the collaboration of diverse academic fields. Key metrics for this ranking include bibliometric measures like citation counts and h-index that demonstrate the academic impact of interdisciplinary research, as well as the societal and industrial applications and awareness created by these studies. Other significant criteria include the number of interdisciplinary studies, international collaborations within these studies, and joint projects with international academic and industrial institutions.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/interdisciplinary-science-rankings
Additionally, the number of publications and conference presentations resulting from interdisciplinary research, as well as studies published in high-impact journals, play a crucial role in the determination of rankings. Patents and industrial partnerships emerging from interdisciplinary projects further emphasize the societal impact of these efforts.
İstinye University has demonstrated remarkable international success, showcasing its research performance and effectiveness in sustainable interdisciplinary research fields. We extend our gratitude to all academics, administrative staff, students, and stakeholders whose contributions have supported İstinye University’s success in the 2024-2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings.