'THE 2023 Topic Ranking (World University Rankings by Subject)' data prepared by the UK-based international higher education rating agency Times Higher Education (THE) has been announced. Atatürk University succeeded in ranking in 5 of 11 main topics.

Times Higher Education, one of the most respected university ranking institutions in the world, where 1,799 universities are evaluated, has announced its 2023 Subject Rankings. Accordingly, in the main subject of Life Sciences, Atatürk University ranked 2nd among Turkish universities by placing in the 501-600 band in the world ranking in 2023, while it has been in the sub-topics of Agriculture and Forestry (Agriculture & Forestry) and Veterinary Science for the last 3 years, including the 1st place. In addition, in Biological Sciences (Biological Sciences) and Sports Sciences (Sport Sciences) sub-topics, it has succeeded in ranking 2nd among Turkish universities. Maintaining its place in the ranking compared to the previous year in the main subject of Physical Sciences (501-600) in 2023, it is the 2nd in Turkey in the sub-topics of Geology and Environment, Earth and Marine Sciences (Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences). Ataturk University has also succeeded in being in the top 1000 among world universities in the main topics of Education (501-600), Medicine and Health (801+), and Engineering (801-1000).

“This Success belongs to All Atatürk University Family”

Stating that Atatürk University continues its upward trend in international academic rankings, Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı stated that they are happy and proud to be among the best universities in the world in the evaluation made by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the most respected international higher education rating institutions in the world, and said that he congratulated the entire Atatürk University family for the success achieved.

“We are receiving the positive results of the change and transformation we have made”

Rector Çomaklı stated that they have achieved many successes in 2022, adding: “The concept of New Generation University means a new approach, design and performance that will replace existing technologies in today's world. We, too, are getting the positive results of the change and transformation that we have realized in accordance with the New Generation University vision that we have targeted since the first day we took office. Especially in recent years, the point we have reached in prestigious ranking institutions and the awards we have received are the biggest indicators of this. On this occasion, I would like to thank all our members, students and stakeholders who contributed to the development and success of our university once again for their contributions.”

Ranking Based on 13 Performance Indicators

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings is a global performance indicator that evaluates research-oriented universities in terms of all their core missions (education, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook). It is one of the most comprehensive analyzes credited by students, academics, university administrations, businesses, and governments.

THE World University Rankings by Subject are based on 13 performance indicators used in THE World University Rankings. Main and sub-topic rankings are created by recalibrating performance indicators in accordance with the methodologies determined according to different topics.

What is Times Higher Education?

Times Higher Education in short THE, is an organization that has been providing up-to-date news about higher education and publishing the world's best university rankings since 1971. University rankings, also known as THE Rankings, are an annual report by Times Higher Education. THE publishes the rankings of approximately 1,800 universities in more than 100 countries around the world each year.

How are university rankings made?

Times Higher Education university rankings include survey publications of 40,000 scholars worldwide, while analyzing over 15.5 million research publications and more than 121 million citations among the world's top universities. THE methodologies are one of the best in the world, especially in terms of robustness, transparency and reliability.

For detailed information about THE 2023 World University Rankings by Subject ranking results and the methodologies used, you can visit https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/by-subject.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE – 03.11.2022