IGU Ranked in the 401–500 Band in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has achieved a significant success by placing in the 401–500 band in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, prepared by Times Higher Education (THE) in collaboration with the Schmidt Science Fellows. In the 2026 results announced for the field of Interdisciplinary Science, 911 universities from 94 countries were evaluated, and 82 universities from Türkiye succeeded in entering the list. Istanbul Gelisim University, evaluated for the first time this year, attracted global attention with its performance in interdisciplinary research output, publication quality, scientific impact, and international collaborations.

IGU’s THE Success Trend Continues to Rise

The ranking in the 401–500 band in the field of Interdisciplinary Science is a new indicator of Istanbul Gelisim University’s steady upward trend in THE rankings.

In the previously announced THE World University Rankings 2026 results, IGU was placed in the 1001–1200 band, drawing attention in international evaluation systems with improvements particularly in research quality, publication impact, and international collaborations.

The newly released Interdisciplinary Science results show that the university continues its momentum in scientific production and that its research policies are being recognized globally.
With the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, IGU has now become a higher education institution listed in all rankings published by THE. This outcome demonstrates that the university’s research-oriented vision, academic production capacity, and internationalization strategy are acknowledged on a global scale.

“This Achievement Is a Concrete Result of Our Scientific Productivity”

IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin shared the following remarks regarding the achievement:
“Being ranked in the 401–500 band in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 is a concrete result of our university’s scientific productivity and its commitment to an interdisciplinary approach. Being included in the list in this field for the first time shows that we are on the right path within the global academic competition. Every step we take to strengthen our research ecosystem is a strategic gain that enhances our international visibility.

As Istanbul Gelisim University, we advance with a holistic vision that increases our research capacity, strengthens international collaborations, and supports interdisciplinary knowledge production. This approach, which prioritizes scientific efficiency, research quality, and innovative practices, forms the foundation of achieving sustainable academic success on a global scale. I wholeheartedly congratulate our entire academic staff who contributed to this success.”