Our University Continued Its Ascent in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2026 World Rankings
Our university has improved its international academic performance in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2026, one of the world’s leading university rankings. Prepared by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University, this ranking evaluates universities based on bibliometric indicators such as scientific publication performance, scientific impact, international collaboration, and open access.
Strengthening Our Global Standing
According to the results of the Leiden Ranking (Traditional Edition) for 2025 and 2026, our university has made significant progress, rising from 1413th to 1349th place among universities worldwide across all scientific fields. In the CWTS Leiden Ranking (Open Edition)—which assesses scientific publication performance on an international scale—our university also strengthened its global position, moving from 1463rd to 1383rd place across all scientific fields. During this period, our university increased its volume of scientific publications from 1,279 to 1,435, while maintaining its position as 31st in Turkey overall and 30th among state universities.
Notable Progress Across Scientific Fields
A comparison of the 2025 and 2026 editions of the CWTS Leiden Ranking (Open Edition) reveals that our university has achieved steady progress across various scientific disciplines. In the fields of biomedical and health sciences, the number of publications rose from 526 to 559, placing the university 1021st globally and 25th among state universities. In the life and earth sciences, the number of publications increased from 141 to 166, placing the university 1,278th globally and 31st among state universities.
In the social sciences and humanities, the number of publications rose from 160 to 213, reaching 1,287th place globally and 25th among state universities. In the physical sciences and engineering, the number of publications grew from 328 to 357, securing the 1,313th position worldwide and the 30th position among state universities. Finally, in mathematics and computer sciences, the volume of publications increased from 125 to 140, placing the university 1,718th globally and 38th among state universities.
Increase in the Proportion of High-Quality Publications
The share of publications ranking within the top 10%—relative to total publications—rose from 5.8% to 6.8% across all scientific fields. This growth indicates that, alongside an increase in the volume of scientific output, there has also been an improvement in the quality of research.
Having achieved progress across all scientific disciplines, our university aims to further enhance its academic performance and international visibility by continuing its efforts in research and scientific production.
"Our Goal: A Higher Standing in the Global Scientific Ecosystem"
Commenting on this achievement, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Erol Yaşar, stated that the university’s steady rise on the international stage is the result of a grand vision and dedicated hard work. Highlighting the dedicated efforts of the academic staff and their high-quality scientific output, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Yaşar, stated: “We are not only expanding our volume of publications, but also enhancing our global impact year by year through high-quality research that ranks within the top 10 percent globally. Our primary goal is to elevate our university to a much higher standing within the global scientific ecosystem and to continue developing innovative projects that provide added value to society. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our academics and researchers who have contributed to this significant progress and who make our institution proud on the international stage through their scientific contributions.”
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