The University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) Research Laboratory, situated within the esteemed METU Informatics Institute, has recently divulged the comprehensive data pertaining to Turkey's academic performance. This data encompasses the last five years, as well as the forthcoming academic year of 2022-2023. In accordance with the latest ranking spanning from 2018 to 2022, Atatürk University has secured a position within the top 10 state universities.

Atatürk University, with its rich history spanning 66 years, has made noteworthy contributions to its local community, nation, and the global scientific community. As one of Türkiye's most esteemed and well-equipped academic institutions, it remains at the forefront of scientific research, engaging in rigorous scholarly endeavours that position it as a formidable contender among international universities. In the present context, the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) Research Laboratory, situated within the esteemed METU Informatics Institute, has conducted research endeavours that have garnered considerable anticipation among students contemplating their university selection. These research endeavours have yielded valuable insights pertaining to article scores, scientific document scores, doctoral scores, as well as the aggregate count of faculty members and students who have published scholarly works during the period of 2022-2023. A total of 183 esteemed academic institutions underwent a comprehensive evaluation process, wherein they were meticulously assessed and subsequently ranked based on their respective scores.

Atatürk University, a prominent institution of higher education, has once again demonstrated its exceptional standing by securing a position among the top universities in the rankings, which meticulously consider the comprehensive data spanning the past five years. This commendable achievement further solidifies Atatürk University's esteemed status among the ten universities with the most distinguished scores. In his statement, Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı asserts that Atatürk University consistently elevates the standards of achievement on an annual basis. He highlights the commendable outcomes resulting from the New Generation University Design and Transformation Project, which was undertaken in accordance with the vision of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Rector Çomaklı expressed his profound satisfaction with the remarkable dedication exhibited by the esteemed academicians who serve as a source of immense pride for the university

In light of the discernible annual growth, it is imperative to underscore the commitment to sustain this upward trajectory through resolute measures, as articulated by the esteemed Rector, Prof. Dr. Çomaklı. The New Generation University's vision, which we embarked upon in pursuit of collective knowledge from the very inception of our tenure, has yielded fruitful outcomes. Through numerous conferences conducted with esteemed scholars in their respective domains, we commenced its implementation in 2017, thereby attaining noteworthy advancements. One of the paramount indicators in this regard pertains to our positioning within esteemed global ranking institutions.

The esteemed Rector Çomaklı has unequivocally affirmed that the undeniable accomplishment attained within a limited temporal framework is indeed remarkable. In the realm of academic pursuits, which inherently encompass a multitude of disciplines, the diligent endeavours of our accomplished academic cohort in their unwavering commitment to conducting scientific investigations serve as a profound source of gratification for our institution. In our relentless pursuit of expanding the scope of our scholarly investigations and enhancing the scholarly milieu for our esteemed scholars, we persistently endeavour to revamp our technological infrastructure in conjunction with our pre-existing amenities. The diligent efforts of our esteemed university constituents consistently propel the trajectory of our institution towards new heights of achievement. Taking into consideration these cogitations, I extend my felicitations to all esteemed scholars within our academic community for their commendable accomplishments in the URAP ranking, spanning a period of five years as well as the most recent year. Furthermore, I express my ardent desire for our triumphs to persist unabated in the foreseeable future.