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Istanbul Technical University
(ITU)
About
Istanbul Technical University, also known as Technical University of Istanbul, is a public technical university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the world's third-oldest technical university dedicated to engineering and natural sciences as well as social sciences recently.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 279 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 50 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
- 18,037
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 42 : 58
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 30 | 110.6 | 2025 |
| Textile Science & Engineering | 36 | 114.6 | 2024 |
| Civil Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2021 |
| Oceanography | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Food Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
QS
27 subjectsUS News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | =100 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 154 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 185 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 198 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =257 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 291 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =342 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =342 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =386 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =396 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 506 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =679 | 47.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =740 | 47.4 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Istanbul Technical University?
Istanbul Technical University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =279, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =687.
When was Istanbul Technical University founded?
Istanbul Technical University was founded in 1773.
What are the top subjects at Istanbul Technical University?
Top subjects at Istanbul Technical University include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Textile Science & Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering.
Where is Istanbul Technical University located?
Istanbul Technical University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.