21/11/2025
The UK-based higher education ranking organization Times Higher Education (THE) has announced the results of its 2026 Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. Sabancı University achieved significant success by ranking 66th globally, out of a total of 911 universities from 94 countries and regions.
In collaboration with Times Higher Education (THE) and Schmidt Science Fellows, the Interdisciplinary Science Ranking, which was launched last year, was followed by a more comprehensive study evaluating 911 universities this year. Our university, which ranked among the top 100 in the global rankings last year, once again ranked 66th globally, demonstrating the university's consistent performance in interdisciplinary research. Sabancı University also achieved significant success for Türkiye by ranking 4th among 82 Turkish universities included in the rankings.
Türkiye is Second in the Ranking
The 2026 results also contain remarkable country-specific data. Asia had the largest participation in the rankings, with 486 universities, while 203 universities from Europe made the list. Türkiye, represented by 45 universities last year, nearly doubled its participation this year with 82 universities, placing it second in the Asian region after India.
Performance Determined by 11 Indicators
Developed in collaboration with Times Higher Education (THE) and Schmidt Science Fellows, the ranking evaluates universities' research performance across different scientific fields using a comprehensive methodology. While a broad range of disciplines are considered, particularly Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Life Sciences, this year's methodology has been expanded to include interdisciplinary studies intersecting with social sciences, education, law, economics, and health.
The ranking examines universities' performance under three main headings: inputs, process, and outputs. Elements such as research capacity, collaborations, project productivity, scientific publication quality, and global impact are measured across 11 indicators. Research output and publication impact, in particular, play a decisive role in the ranking, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the overall assessment.
