23 July 2025

Üsküdar University on the world stage!

Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world's most prestigious higher education rating organizations, announced the results of the 2025 Impact Ranking, which measures the global impact and sustainability contributions of universities.

Üsküdar University achieved a global success by entering the most elite 25 percentile (Q1) among 2,526 universities worldwide, and managed to enter the top 500 worldwide in 9 of the 17 labels it applied for.

The university ranked first in Turkey among foundation universities that were successful in all 17 labels it applied for.

Üsküdar University achieved a historic success in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 Impact Ranking, which evaluates social, environmental and economic contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Üsküdar University ranked in the first quarter among thousands of elite universities participating in the ranking, once again proving its quality in the international arena.

Üsküdar University applied to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN and was entitled to receive all labels. In 9 out of these 17 labels, it managed to enter the top 500 worldwide.

For 2 years in a row...

Üsküdar University, which ranked first in Turkey in the general ranking among the foundation universities that succeeded in obtaining all 17 labels it applied for, also drew attention as the only foundation university to achieve this success for the last two years in a row.

Rising 200 places to enter the elite league

Despite the 350 increase in the number of universities applying compared to the previous year, Üsküdar University has risen 200 places in the overall ranking (Overall Ranking) and succeeded to be in the first quartile (Q1) of 25 percent of the world's most qualified and influential universities. Uskudar University succeeded in receiving 17 different labels and ranked 524th in the ranking of all these labels.

Üsküdar University was listed in the top 50 percent of the world rankings for the 5 labels it applied for Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking in 2023 and in the top 40 percent in 2024. The university carried its rise to the top in 2025.

This success is the result of the university's consistent quality education, research and social impact efforts over the last three years.

In the top 500 among world universities in 9 out of 17 labels...

Üsküdar University applied to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN and was awarded all labels. In 9 of these 17 labels, it managed to be among the top 500 universities worldwide. It has once again proved its strength in its thematic field by ranking in the 201-300 band worldwide, especially in the titles of "Health and Quality Life" and "Gender Equality".

In addition, by ranking in the 301-400 band under the headings of "Reducing Inequalities" and "Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions", the university was internationally recognized as an institution that lives and maintains the four core values of pluralism, participation, libertarianism and criticism.

At the top in Turkey

Üsküdar University, which shares the first place in Turkey in the general ranking among the foundation universities that succeeded in obtaining all 17 labels it applied for, also drew attention as the only foundation university to achieve this success for the last two years in a row.

Üsküdar University ranked 1st among foundation universities in Turkey in the "Life in Water" tag, 2nd in the "Health and Quality of Life" tag, and 3rd in the "End Poverty", "End Hunger", "Reducing Inequalities" and "Life on Land" tags, reinforcing its pioneering role in many fields.

Üsküdar University's Turkey rankings (THE Impact Ranking 2025)

Üsküdar University's Turkey rankings (THE Impact Ranking 2025) are as follows:

"1 - End Poverty: Among universities in Turkey: 10th place, among foundation universities: 3rd place,

2 - End Hunger: Among universities in Turkey: 20th place, among foundation universities: 3rd place

3 - Health and Quality of Life: Among universities in Turkey: 3rd place, among foundation universities: 2nd place

4 - Quality Education: Among universities in Turkey: Ranked 21st among foundation universities: 4th place

5 - Gender Equality: Among universities in Turkey: 9th place, among foundation universities: 4th

6 - Clean Water and Sanitation: Among universities in Turkey: 31st among foundation universities: 4th place

7 - Accessible and Clean Energy: Among universities in Turkey: 34th place, among foundation universities: 4th place

8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth: Among universities in Turkey: 20th place, among foundation universities: 5th place

9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Among universities in Turkey: 40th place, among foundation universities: 8th place

10 - Reducing Inequalities: Among universities in Turkey: 15th place, among foundation universities: 3rd place

11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities: Among universities in Turkey: 27th place, among foundation universities: 5th place

12 - Responsible Production and Consumption: Among universities in Turkey: 45th place, among foundation universities: 13th

13 - Climate Action: Among universities in Turkey: 42nd place, among foundation universities: 7th place

14 - Life in Water: Among universities in Turkey: 12th place, among foundation universities: 1st place

15 - Terrestrial Life: Among universities in Turkey: 20th place, among foundation universities: 3rd place

16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: Among universities in Turkey: 9th place, among foundation universities: 6th

17 - Partnerships for the Goals: Among universities in Turkey: 48th among foundation universities: 11th place"

Ranking methodology

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking evaluates the activities of universities under the headings of research, education, management and social impact in line with the UN's 17 sustainable development goals. Üsküdar University's success in the Q1 segment of this comprehensive evaluation is recognized as a reflection of the university's innovative and holistic education approach that is sensitive to global issues. According to the Overall Score results obtained with the weighted scores of 26 percent of the score for the 3 labels with the highest score of the universities and 22 percent of the 17th label, which is included as a mandatory label in the application, Üsküdar University has succeeded in being in the first quartile (Q1) in the world ranking in this metric.

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Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "There are common denominators between the sustainable development goals of the United Nations and Sufi teachings. The UN has discovered Sufism."

Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol Kılıç: "Although there is no connection between Sufism and the economic term "quality" at the beginning, if we build the bridges correctly, we can see the connections. In this regard, we receive gratifying feedback from the studies at the Sufi Institute, which pioneered interdisciplinary studies at Üsküdar University."

Rector Advisor Cemalnur Sargut said, "We are working here to teach ethics even to artificial intelligence. This is an indication of the level of interdisciplinary studies centered on Sufi thought carried out at the Institute."