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Istanbul University

Istanbul University

🇹🇷 Turkey 4-Year University

Global #599 Turkey #13

Campus of Istanbul University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1933
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 35,190 students
Website: https://www.istanbul.edu.tr

About

Istanbul University is a higher education institution in Turkey, founded in 1933. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is one of the leading universities in Turkey. The university has approximately 35K students, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Top 20 Universities in Turkey.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #628 · Ranked	27,40
THE	2026	THE #1206 · Ranked	32,04
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #599 · Ranked	82,67

Research Output via OpenAlex

402

h-index

2,891,809

Citations

70,761

Publications

62,892

i10-index

1,87

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) Top 20 Universities in Turkey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Istanbul University's global ranking?

Istanbul University is ranked #599 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Turkey, it holds the #13 position.

When was Istanbul University founded?

Istanbul University was founded in 1933, making it 93 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Turkey.

How many students attend Istanbul University?

Istanbul University has a student body of approximately 35,190 students.

What is Istanbul University's research output?

Istanbul University has produced 70,761 research publications with 2,891,809 total citations and an h-index of 402, according to OpenAlex data.