Kadir Has University Continues Its Rise in THE World University Rankings 2026

At Kadir Has University, we continue to strengthen our global presence and commitment to academic excellence. This year, we have once again achieved remarkable success in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.

Out of more than 2,000 universities from 117 countries, Kadir Has University is ranked within the 601–800 band worldwide4th among foundation (non-profit private) universities in Türkiye, and 6th among all universities in the country.

The THE rankings are based on five key performance indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry income, and international outlook. With our strong focus on research and publication quality, we continue to stand out for our scholarly impact and global collaborations.

“This international recognition is the result of our university’s research vision and the devoted work of our academic community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our faculty members, researchers, and students for their contributions. We also remember with gratitude our founder, the late Kadir Has, whose vision of investing in science and education continues to guide us.”

“For us, research is not only about academic production; it is also the most powerful tool for preparing our students for the future. Our aim is to engage our students and faculty in globally impactful research and to advance our university even further.”