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Bahçeşehir University
(BAU)
About
Bahçeşehir University or commonly abbreviated as BAU is a private university located around the Bosphorus in Çırağan Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey authorized the establishment of Bahçeşehir University by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation in 1998. In February 1998, an academic and strategic collaboration was signed with San Diego State University in Calif...
Bahçeşehir University or commonly abbreviated as BAU is a private university located around the Bosphorus in Çırağan Caddesi, Beşiktaş, Istanbul. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey authorized the establishment of Bahçeşehir University by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation in 1998. In February 1998, an academic and strategic collaboration was signed with San Diego State University in California. The university's first cohort of students enrolled following the first university placement exam in the 1999–2000 academic year. The current rector is Prof. Dr. Şirin Karadeniz.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 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
- 19,548
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 46.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 24%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =399 | 40.0 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Bahçeşehir University?
Bahçeşehir University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1151-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank 1,040.
When was Bahçeşehir University founded?
Bahçeşehir University was founded in 1998.
What are the top subjects at Bahçeşehir University?
Top subjects at Bahçeşehir University include: Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Engineering & Technology, Education & Training, Computer Science.
Where is Bahçeşehir University located?
Bahçeşehir University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.