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Yıldız Technical University
(YTU)
About
Yıldız Technical University is a prominent public technical university dedicated to engineering and natural sciences, as well as social sciences recently, and is one of the oldest educational institutions in Istanbul, Turkey. The central campus lies within the Beşiktaş district and the new Davutpaşa campus lies within the Esenler district. Additionally, the university's research park is located in...
Yıldız Technical University is a prominent public technical university dedicated to engineering and natural sciences, as well as social sciences recently, and is one of the oldest educational institutions in Istanbul, Turkey. The central campus lies within the Beşiktaş district and the new Davutpaşa campus lies within the Esenler district. Additionally, the university's research park is located in Başakşehir. The university is composed of ten faculties, three vocational schools, and two institutions.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 31 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
- 20,391
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 47 : 53
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine/Ocean Engineering | 40 | 144.1 | 2019 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =273 | 66.3 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | =212 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 276 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =361 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =366 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =571 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =683 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 752 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =821 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =854 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =911 | 37.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =994 | 37.0 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 34.7 | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Yıldız Technical University?
Yıldız Technical University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =634, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =1,199.
When was Yıldız Technical University founded?
Yıldız Technical University was founded in 1911.
What are the top subjects at Yıldız Technical University?
Top subjects at Yıldız Technical University include: Marine/Ocean Engineering, Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Polymer Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Where is Yıldız Technical University located?
Yıldız Technical University is located in Istanbul, Turkey.