Istinye University has been ranked among the top 500 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Rankings 2025. This achievement reaffirms the university’s strong vision for internationalization on a global scale. Among the foundation (private) universities from Turkey included in the rankings, Istinye University secured the 8th position.
Istinye University Stands Out with a Global Vision
According to THE Asia Rankings 2025 data, out of the 1,213 universities listed worldwide, 853 were ranked and 360 were evaluated under “reporter” status. Among the 111 universities from Turkey included in the list, only 91 qualified for ranking. By securing a place within the top 500 globally, Istinye University has not only achieved national success but also reinforced its strong position in global higher education.
This significant achievement reflects the result of Istinye University’s unwavering strategic vision in education, research, and international collaboration, as well as its strong emphasis on scientific productivity.
Istinye University’s 2025 THE Asia Rankings Highlights
- 1st in Turkey and 89th globally in the International Outlook category
- 8th among Turkish foundation universities
- 24th overall in Turkey among 91 ranked universities
- 7th among foundation universities in the Research Environment category
- 9th among foundation universities in the Research Quality category
Rising Performance in Research and International Achievement
Istinye University’s impressive performance in THE Asia Rankings is a testament to its education model grounded in academic excellence, interdisciplinary research infrastructure, and commitment to global partnerships. The university has gained international recognition through its scientific publication productivity, student-to-faculty ratio, involvement in international projects, and performance in industry collaborations. Driven by a goal of excellence in higher education, Istinye University continues its mission to train future leaders and contribute to science and technology both nationally and globally.
About THE Asia Rankings
Prepared by Times Higher Education (THE), the Asia Rankings evaluate universities based on teaching quality, research productivity and impact, citation influence, international outlook, and industry collaboration. The 2025 rankings were compiled using a comprehensive dataset, including 157 million citations, 18 million research publications, and input from over 93,000 academics worldwide.
THE Asia Rankings assess universities’ interdisciplinary contributions across various fields, from engineering to health sciences and social sciences, promoting both regional and global academic competitiveness.
