Istanbul University
About
Istanbul University, also known as University of Istanbul, is a public research university located in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453, a day after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, it was reformed as the first Ottoman higher education institution influenced by European approaches. The successor institution, which has been operating under its current name since 193...
Istanbul University, also known as University of Istanbul, is a public research university located in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453, a day after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, it was reformed as the first Ottoman higher education institution influenced by European approaches. The successor institution, which has been operating under its current name since 1933, is the first university in modern Turkey.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 55,489
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 8%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Classics & Ancient History | 51-90 | - | 2023 |
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| History | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2022 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =279 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =346 | 63.0 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2019 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Physics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =322 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =324 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Physics | =354 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 441 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =458 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =663 | 44.3 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =981 | 44.3 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |