Times Higher Education (THE), known as the 'Oscar of Higher Education', announced the 'University Impact Ranking' (2020), which aims to measure the contributions of universities to the sustainable development of societies. In the ranking, Istanbul Gelişim University (IGU) was ranked 96th among the top 100 universities in the world that provided the highest quality education, and ranked 1st from Turkey. In the general ranking, IGU ranked among 600 universities in the world, leaving 19 Turkish universities behind.
RANKED 1st AMONG THE PARTICIPANTS FROM TURKEY
In the ranking, which was realized in line with the 17 sustainable development goals determined by the United Nations (UN), and evaluating the contributions of universities to the society with their studies in the field of education and innovative projects, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) surpassed many universities and managed to become one of the top hundred universities in the world under the title of "Quality Education". Under the title of "Quality Education", Istanbul Gelişim University was ranked 1st among 34 universities from Turkey.
AT THE HIGH STEPS
In the impact ranking where 2018 data were evaluated, Istanbul Gelişim University was ranked in the top 200 in the world and 6th in Turkey with its work in the field under the titles of "Healthy Life and Clean Energy". Although IGU does not have a Faculty of Medicine, it ranked at the top with the world's leading universities in these categories.
“WE LIVE THE PRIDE OF BEING APPRECIATED”
Making statements about the ranking achievements, Istanbul Gelişim University Chairman of the Board of Trustees Abdülkadir Gayretli said, “Since the day we were founded, we attach importance to sustainability studies at local, regional, national and international levels. Our 57 programs have international accreditation. We have included lecturers who have received education or training from universities that are in the top 100 in the world rankings. We became the university with the highest number of patents in Turkey with our patent studies. We have made an effort to realize innovations that are unique in the world and we have signed projects such as Eczamatik and Flying Car. The President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. We gained momentum with Yekta Saraç's innovative spirit and the support she gave to universities. As a university, we are proud that our support for the sustainable development of society has been appreciated by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the most respected international higher education rating institutions in the world.”
