Top 10 Best Universities In Turkey In 2023

Turkey has many good universities for both international and local students. Universities in Turkey provide either two or four years of education for undergraduate studies. Today, we provide you with a list of the top 10 universities in Turkey.

Top 10 universities in Turkey

1) Koç University

Koç University is a non-profit private university in Istanbul. It offers 22 undergraduate, 29 graduate and 30 PhD programs. The university is ranked highest in Turkey according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 2022 QS World University Rankings.

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2) Sabancı University

Sabancı University is one of the best universities in Turkey. It is also one of the top

research universities in Istanbul. Courses are also taught in the English language for international students. The university offers various Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses. It was ranked the top Turkish university in Times Higher Education (THE) “Young University Rankings 2020”.

3) Bilkent University

Bilkent University is located in Ankara, Turkey. The university serves as a hub of academic and cultural activity. The university offers 29 undergraduate and 59 graduate programs. It is also one of the best leading research universities in Turkey.

4) Bogaziçi University

Bogaziçi University is a major research university in Turkey. The university has six faculties offering undergraduate degrees and six institutes offering graduate degrees. It is ranked 287 in Best Global Universities, according to U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Global Universities Rankings.

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5) Hacettepe University

Hacettepe University is a leading state university in Ankara, Turkey.  It is considered to be among the best medical institutions in the country. The University has 14 faculties offering degrees in Communication, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Science, and Sport Science.

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6) Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul Technical University is the world’s third-oldest technical university. It is one of the best universities in Turkey. It is in the 18th place in the world in “Quality Education” in Times Higher Education (THE) ranking. It offers 99 undergraduate and 192 graduate programs.

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7) METU Middle East Technical University

METU Middle East Technical University is a public technical university located in Ankara, Turkey. It offers 41 undergraduate programs within 5 faculties, 105 masters and 70 doctorate programs within 5 graduate schools. It has ranked 333rd and 224th worldwide in the “Academic Reputation” and “Employer Reputation” indicators respectively, according to the QS World University Rankings 2022.

8) Erciyes University

Erciyes University is ranked 1332nd in the World 2022 overall rankings. It is located in Kayseri, Turkey. It has 18 faculties, 4 colleges, 9 vocational schools, 7 institutes, 6 departments and almost 37 research centres.

9) Gebze University of Technology

The Gebze University of Technology is a research-oriented state university located in Marmara, Turkey. It has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students. It is ranked 2055th in the World 2022 overall rankings. It offers various Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses.

10) Atilim University

Atilim University is located in Ankara, Turkey. The university offers various Postgraduate and Undergraduate courses. It is ranked 4050th in the World 2023 overall rankings.

These are the top 10 best universities in Turkey. What do you think about these universities? Share your views in the comment section below.