Sabancı University ranked as the top institution of Istanbul by QS
Recognized as Turkey's most entrepreneurial and innovative university, Sabancı ranked as the top institution of Istanbul by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds). According to QS Best Student Cities 2017 rankings, Istanbul is listed as the 71st among 100 cities and Sabancı University is ranked as the top institution of Istanbul.
Published annually, the QS Best Student Cities index showcases the best urban destinations for international students, based on a diverse range of indicators grouped into six key categories. These categories consisted of: University Rankings, Student Mix, Desirability, Employer Activity, Affordability and Student View.
Istanbul ranked 86th in desirability, 63rd in employer activity, 62nd in affordability and 36th in student experience categories whereas Montréal is listed the world’s #1 student city, bringing an end to Paris’ four-year reign at the top.
Internationally ranked universities in Istanbul
From the five universities internationally ranked from Istanbul, Sabancı University is ranked as the top institution. The list of internationally ranked universities in Istanbul are Sabancı University, Koç University, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul Technical University and Istanbul University.
More about Istanbul | |
Number of universities ranked by QS | 5 |
Top ranked institution | Sabancı University (441-450 in the world) |
Population | 14,657,000 |
Average international fees (at ranked unis) | US$7,500 |
Desirability rank | 86th |
Employer Activity rank | 63rd |
Affordability rank | 62nd |
Student Experience rank | 36th |
Sabancı University previously ranked between 441th and 450th in the QS World University Rankings 2016/17,between 61st and 70thin the QS Top Universities Under 50, 13th in EECA University Rankings.