The Global Rank
# 616
out of 32,000+ universities worldwide
Istanbul University Ranking july 2026 – Webometrics Global Position
Explore Istanbul University’s july 2026 Webometrics ranking across global visibility, research excellence, openness, and academic performance. See how it compares worldwide.
Country Position
# 5
in Türkiye
Regional Position
# 98
in Asia
Impact Rank
# 880
High influence research output
Openness Rank
# 1,204
Leading in open access & transparency
Excellence Rank
# 634
Top performance in academic excellence
Istanbul University Historical Ranking
Review Istanbul University's Webometrics ranking performance across recent editions. The historical overview below highlights changes in global visibility, research impact, openness, and academic excellence over time.
| Year | Edition | World Rank | Continent Rank | Country Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | july | 616 | 98 | 5 | 880 | 1204 | 634 |
| 2026 | jan | 703 | 155 | 7 | 995 | 544 | 1017 |
| 2025 | july | 753 | 171 | 7 | 995 | 544 | 1017 |
| 2025 | jan | 753 | 171 | 7 | 996 | 557 | 1018 |
| 2024 | jan | 827 | 59 | 4 | 1201 | 561 | 1020 |
| 2023 | jan | 870 | 205 | 6 | 1418 | 572 | 1001 |
| 2022 | jan | 921 | 186 | 7 | 1591 | 593 | 1040 |
| 2021 | jan | 727 | 143 | 5 | 1467 | 570 | 731 |
| 2019 | jan | 747 | 146 | 5 | 1261 | 690 | 720 |
| 2018 | jan | 654 | 111 | 3 | 894 | 968 | 686 |
| 2017 | jan | 710 | 31 | 4 | 1401 | 884 | 681 |
| 2016 | jan | 654 | 111 | 3 | 894 | 968 | 686 |
| 2015 | jan | 439 | 69 | 1 | 759 | 435 | 638 |
Universities Ranked Close to Istanbul University in Webometrics 2026 july Edition Rankings
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 606 | Universität Mannheim | |
| 607 | Dalian University of Technology / 大连理工大学 | |
| 608 | Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia | |
| 609 | Binghamton University | |
| 610 | East Carolina University | |
| 611 | University of Galway | |
| 612 | Universidad de Guadalajara | |
| 613 | University of Maine | |
| 614 | University of Alaska Fairbanks | |
| 615 | Università degli Studi Roma Tre |
| World Rank | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 617 | Rockefeller University | |
| 618 | University of Hertfordshire | |
| 619 | Bergische Universität Wuppertal | |
| 620 | San José State University | |
| 621 | Universitas Brawijaya | |
| 622 | South China University of Technology / 华南理工大学 | |
| 623 | University of Memphis (including Lambuth) | |
| 624 | North Dakota State University | |
| 625 | Auckland University of Technology | |
| 626 | University of North Carolina Charlotte |