The UK-based university ranking organization, Times Higher Education (THE), has released its list of the best universities worldwide for 2025, in 11 specific subject areas. In the field of Engineering, İstinye University has ranked 428th globally, placing it within the 400-500 band alongside Bilkent and Boğaziçi Universities. In Turkey's Engineering Subject Rankings, İstinye University has secured the 7th position among 64 universities. Furthermore, the University ranked 1st in the International Outlook category, 2nd in Research Quality, and 6th in International Outlook in the subject of Medicine & Health Sciences.
Istinye University: A Leading Research Hub in Engineering
Among 1,488 institutions selected from 97 countries and regions, 26 Turkish universities made it into the top 1,000 for Engineering. The top three institutions globally in this field were announced as Harvard University, Stanford University, and MIT. Competing with these prestigious institutions, İstinye University achieved remarkably close scores in Student-Faculty Ratio, Research Productivity, and Citation Impact. Additionally, the University demonstrated outstanding success in Research Strength, scoring 98.2/100, and in Internationally Co-Authored Research Outputs, an exceptional score of 99.1/100, marking a significant milestone in the field of Engineering.
Istinye University Strengthens Its Position Among Turkey’s Leading Higher Education Institutions with a Commitment to Academic Excellence
Istinye University continues to solidify its standing among Turkey’s top higher education institutions by prioritizing academic excellence. The university has achieved remarkable rankings:
- Ranked in the 401-500 band in global Engineering rankings
- 7th place in Turkey for Engineering
- 1st place in Turkey in the International Outlook category for Engineering
- 2nd place in Turkey in the Research Quality category for Engineering
- 6th place in Turkey in the International Outlook category for Health Sciences
This Success Is No Coincidence!
Istinye University's outstanding achievements are the result of its commitment to high-quality education, advanced research, and international collaborations. With a vision focused on excellence in higher education, the university has made strategic investments to enhance scientific publication quality and expand its global partnerships. Istinye University provides 29 research centers driving cutting-edge scientific advancements, had 1,206 scientific publications recorded in the 2024 Scopus data and successfully conducted over 85 clinical research projects. With a productive Technology Transfer Office, Entrepreneurship & Incubation Center, and technologically advanced laboratories, provides a strong infrastructure and opportunities for faculty and students.
By fostering an innovative research environment, İstinye University continues to push the boundaries of science and technology, making significant contributions to the global academic community.
Standing Out in International Outlook and Research Quality
Istinye University's remarkable success in THE Subject Rankings for Engineering and Health Sciences highlights its strong vision in impactful scientific research and international collaborations. As the university continues to make a name for itself in key strategic fields such as Engineering and Health Sciences, it remains dedicated to nurturing future leaders both in Turkey and on a global scale.
About THE (Times Higher Education) Subject Rankings
The THE Subject Rankings utilize a discipline-specific methodology, incorporating reliable and rigorous performance indicators. The 2025 Subject Rankings methodology is based on extensive data, including 157 million citations, 18 million research publications, and survey responses from over 93,000 academics worldwide. The Engineering rankings cover a wide range of disciplines, including general engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and aerospace engineering, civil engineering, and chemical engineering, assessing both fundamental principles and unique contributions in these fields. Recognized as a globally valid assessment, THE Subject Rankings aim to evaluate and encourage interdisciplinary development and contributions made by universities worldwide.