About
Koç University is a private non-profit research university in Istanbul, Turkey. Koç University comprises the Colleges of Social Sciences and Humanities, Administrative Sciences and Economics, Science, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Medicine. Koç University offers 22 undergraduate, 43 master's and 30 Ph.D. programs. The university is home to more than 8,000 students. The university accepts internati...
Koç University is a private non-profit research university in Istanbul, Turkey. Koç University comprises the Colleges of Social Sciences and Humanities, Administrative Sciences and Economics, Science, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Medicine. Koç University offers 22 undergraduate, 43 master's and 30 Ph.D. programs. The university is home to more than 8,000 students. The university accepts international students from various countries and has a network of over 250 partner-universities including the University of California, Northwestern University, Cornell University and Georgetown University.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 40 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,111
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
- Staff
- 400
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Archaeology | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| History | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =243 | 67.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 251-275 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =252 | 66.2 | 2026 |
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =383 | 62.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
ARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =218 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =235 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =337 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =368 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =410 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =516 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =590 | 52.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Koç University?
Koç University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 323, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =497.
When was Koç University founded?
Koç University was founded in 1993.
What are the top subjects at Koç University?
Top subjects at Koç University include: Data Science, Nursing, Business & Management Studies, Politics, Social Sciences.
Where is Koç University located?
Koç University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.