Continues to ascend in the rankings of international universities

 Atatürk University, a reputable higher education institution in Turkey, has achieved remarkable success in the 2025 world university rankings. This success is attributed to its international visibility and scientific productivity. Atatürk University, which is one of only seven Turkish universities included in all 11 international rankings, maintained its upward trajectory in 2025, as indicated by the 2024 report prepared by the URAP Research Laboratory.

 Additionally, it was included in 11 rankings and maintained its upward trajectory in 2025.

 Given the data in the URAP report, Atatürk University has consistently achieved success in terms of both academic impact and numerical visibility. The university is listed in a total of 11 rankings, including Webometrics, ARWU, CWUR, Leiden, NTU, QS, RUR, SCImago, THE, U.S. News, and URAP.

 In the report, the constant ascent of Atatürk University is regarded as a significant achievement for Turkish higher education, as only seven universities from Turkey—namely, Koç, Hacettepe, İstanbul Teknik, Ankara, Ege, and İstanbul Universities—are eligible for inclusion in these 11 rankings.

 In the RUR 2025 classification, which was released this year, Atatürk University, which is classified as an A2 research university, achieved its highest ranking in the past three years. The university achieved its highest ranking in history by rising from 1012th in 2023 to 794th in 2024 and 776th in 2025.

 The Improvement of Scientific Publication Quality: Achieving the Top in CWTS Leiden and Scımago

 The university, which maintained a comparable trajectory in the CWTS Leiden rankings that prioritized scientific publication quality, expanded its impact and publication quality by ranking 833rd in 2023, 809th in 2024, and 785th in 2025.

 Atatürk University, which also experienced a remarkable rise in the SCImago rankings, soared from 1893rd in 2023 to 1204th in 2024. The university's sustainable development in the areas of research, innovation, and social contribution is illustrated by this performance.

 For the first time in ARWU and U.S. News, the organization has risen 97 positions in a single year.

 Atatürk University, which made its debut in the ARWU rankings in 2024, was once again recognized by U.S. News, which compiles a list of universities that are internationally recognized for their academic research performance and reputation. It also achieved a significant success by ascending to 1164th in 2025, and it entered the News & World Report 2024 rankings for the first time, ranking 1261st. In terms of the university's global recognition, inclusion in this classification was regarded as a critical threshold.

 Rector Hacımüftüoğlu: "We Are Making Significant Progress in the Global Academic Competition"

 In a statement on the subject, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, the Rector of Atatürk University, underscored that the university's recent success was the outcome of its scientific, technological, and structural transformation. Hacımüftüoğlu stated, "Our inclusion in these rankings, which assess academic performance in a multidimensional manner, is a tangible illustration of the highly qualified work we have conducted at both the national and international levels." These successes are feasible when our endeavors to enhance the quality and influence of scientific publications are coupled with our objective of disseminating the research culture.

 Rector Hacımüftüoğlu underscored that the university's inclusion in all 11 world rankings is not a mere coincidence, indicating that "this success is a result of the devoted efforts of our entire academic and administrative staff." We will persist in our pursuit of a higher education approach that is dedicated to the production of science, the application of knowledge to society, and the pursuit of internationalization objectives. Our objective is not merely to be included in the lists; it is to ascend to the summit and secure a permanent position among the top 500 universities on a global scale. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of our members who have played a role in this accomplishment and extend my best wishes for their future success.

 Additionally, it is ranked among the top research universities.

 In the Research Universities category, Atatürk University is one of the seven universities that have secured a spot in all 11 international classification organizations. This university is part of the A2 group, which includes 23 universities. Atatürk University has established its research capacity on a global scale by attracting attention through its academic activities, citation statistics, and scientific publication production. It was emphasized that the university has achieved this success through a steady and strategic progression, which is bolstered by academic performance, digital visibility, international collaborations, and high-impact publications.

 In the forthcoming period, Atatürk University will persist in its commitment to enhancing its research-based education model and contributing to regional development in order to achieve a higher ranking on a national and global scale.

 CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE – June 19, 2025