International Achievement from Kadir Has University

According to the results of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subjects 2025, we are proud to announce that Kadir Has University has been ranked 4th among foundation universities in Turkey in the field of Business & Economics and 6th in Social Sciences.

One of the most prestigious higher education ranking organizations in the world, Times Higher Education (THE) evaluates research-focused universities based on key criteria such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. In the 2025 rankings, we have secured a place among the top 1000 universities globally and have achieved a significant milestone as the only Turkish university newly included in this year’s list.

Ranked in the Top 600 Globally in Business & Economics

In the Business & Economics category, where universities from 85 countries were evaluated, we ranked in the 501-600 band worldwide. Among foundation universities in Turkey, we secured 4th place, and 7th place in the overall national ranking, marking an important success on both national and international levels. Additionally, we are honored to be one of the nine Turkish universities newly included in this year’s ranking.

Rising Global Recognition in Social Sciences

In the Social Sciences category, which includes fields such as political science, sociology, and international studies, and where universities from 100 countries were assessed, we ranked in the 601-800 band globally. Among foundation universities in Turkey, we achieved 6th place, and 12th place in the overall national ranking, further solidifying our growing international recognition in the field of social sciences.

“Contributing to Science is Our Top Priority”

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz, shared her thoughts on this significant achievement:

“As a university committed to international standards in education and research, contributing to science has always been our top priority. Thanks to the dedication of our academic staff and the active participation of our students, we continue to make great strides each year.

Kadir Has University’s unwavering goal is to educate the future leaders of our country as globally successful individuals and to establish itself as a leading center in the world of science. This recognition by Times Higher Education, one of the most respected ranking organizations, reaffirms the strength of our progress towards these goals. We sincerely congratulate all our faculty members and students who contributed to this success.”

Our Rector also emphasized that our focus on interdisciplinary research is one of the key factors that distinguish Kadir Has University both nationally and internationally.

Stepping Confidently into the Future

At Kadir Has University, we remain committed to achieving new milestones every year and proudly representing Turkey on the global stage.