Istanbul Technical University

🇹🇷 Turkey 4-Year University

Global #497 Turkey #10

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Institution Info

Founded: 1773
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 15,358 students
Website: https://www.itu.edu.tr/

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Istanbul Technical University is a higher education institution in Turkey, founded in 1773. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is among the top 10 universities in Turkey. The university has approximately 15K students, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Top 100 Universities in Asia.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #298 · Ranked	45,80
THE	2026	THE #512 · Ranked	45,95
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #497 · Ranked	84,31

Research Output via OpenAlex

351

h-index

2,178,014

Citations

52,123

Publications

41,787

i10-index

2,49

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500) Top 100 Universities in Asia Top 20 Universities in Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Istanbul Technical University's global ranking?

Istanbul Technical University is ranked #497 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Turkey, it holds the #10 position.

When was Istanbul Technical University founded?

Istanbul Technical University was founded in 1773, making it 253 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Turkey.

How many students attend Istanbul Technical University?

Istanbul Technical University has a student body of approximately 15,358 students.

What is Istanbul Technical University's research output?

Istanbul Technical University has produced 52,123 research publications with 2,178,014 total citations and an h-index of 351, according to OpenAlex data.