Istanbul University
public university in Istanbul, Turkey
🇹🇷 Turkey
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Istanbul
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Istanbul
Est. 1453
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Ranked in 52 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
QS
=628
41
27.4
2026
THE
Reporter
—
2026
ARWU
501-600
100
2025
US News
=822
53
44.3
2026
Key Facts
55,489
Students
22.0 : 1
Student-Staff Ratio
8%
Int'l Students
56 : 44
Female : Male
Historical Trend
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
:
Score:
Top Subjects
51-100
Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
51-90
Classics & Ancient History
51-150
Dentistry
76-100
Mining & Mineral Engineering
101-150
Hospitality & Leisure Management
151-200
Archaeology
151-200
History
151-225
Nursing
201-300
Veterinary Sciences
201-300
Dentistry & Oral Sciences
201-300
Nursing
201-300
Hospitality & Tourism Management
251-300
Politics
251-300
Modern Languages
251-300
Law & Legal Studies
Subject Rankings
QS
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 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2022 |
| Arts & Humanities | =279 | 64.9 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =346 | 63.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 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
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |