About
Akdeniz University was founded in 1982 in Antalya, and incorporated a number of higher education institutions in the West Mediterranean region of Turkey. In 1992 the units of Akdeniz University which were located in Isparta were transferred to Süleyman Demirel University, and in 2006 the units in Burdur were transferred to Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. From its foundation to the present day, Akden...
Akdeniz University was founded in 1982 in Antalya, and incorporated a number of higher education institutions in the West Mediterranean region of Turkey. In 1992 the units of Akdeniz University which were located in Isparta were transferred to Süleyman Demirel University, and in 2006 the units in Burdur were transferred to Mehmet Akif Ersoy University. From its foundation to the present day, Akdeniz University has been responsible for vital and pioneering work in the fields of education, research, development, and service to society, resulting in a series of notable successes at both the national and international level which have made the name of our university synonymous with advances in health, social and natural sciences, as well as progress in the artistic and educational world. Today, Akdeniz University has 39 units, including 16 faculties, 7 institutes, 4 schools, 1 conservatory and 11 vocational schools.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 21 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 39,309
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 29.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 4%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
- Staff
- 1,578
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-240 | - | 2023 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 462 | 33.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =688 | 33.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =804 | 33.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =868 | 33.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =931 | 33.0 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Akdeniz University?
Akdeniz University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,451.
When was Akdeniz University founded?
Akdeniz University was founded in 1982.
What are the top subjects at Akdeniz University?
Top subjects at Akdeniz University include: Hospitality & Leisure Management, Food Science & Technology, Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Art & Design.
Where is Akdeniz University located?
Akdeniz University is located in Antalya, Turkey.