From the University Agenda

Significant success in the ‘Accessible and Clean Energy’ category from IGU!

World universities ranking organization Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking was announced in 2023. In the ranking, Istanbul Gelisim University, among 1591 universities from 112 countries, achieved success by ranking 12th among Turkish universities in the "Accessible Clean Energy" category for the first time this year.

In the list of 1591 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 ranking, the world's leading higher education rating agency based in the UK, the success of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) was graded in six different categories in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. IGU, which was included in the "Accessible Clean Energy" category for the first time in the Impact Ranking 2023 list, was ranked 12th among Turkish universities.

Rated in 6 different categories

In the ranking carried out in line with the 17 categories determined by the United Nations within the scope of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Istanbul Gelisim University was graded in 6 different categories with its studies in the field of education, innovative projects and contributions to society. IGU;

• ranked 12th in Turkey in the SDG-7 Accessible and Clean Energy category, 201-300 worldwide,
• ranked 12th in Turkey in the category of SDG-10 Reducing Inequalities, 301-400 worldwide,
• ranked 14th in Turkey and 401-600 worldwide in the category of SDG-8 Decent Work and Economic Growth and achieved significant success.

“We attach importance to sustainability studies in every field”

Abdulkadir Dilretli, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), who made statements about the ranking aimed at evaluating the effects of ecological, economic and environmental sustainability practices on society according to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, said, "We attach importance to sustainability studies in all areas, especially environmental sustainability, by adopting the Sustainable Development Goals. While implementing practices for the effective use of natural resources, we continue our prominent works on ‘Energy and Climate Change‘ by advancing with a universal sense of responsibility within the scope of energy and waste management. Under the leadership of YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Ozvar, we support the fact that universities are sustainable, energy-efficient, compatible with nature and minimally damaging to the environment, and we support the introduction of energy efficiency and renewable energy applications in university campuses. The rating we get in the Accessible and Clean Energy category is therefore very valuable to us. Within the scope of the ‘Zero Waste Project’ in our university, we fully believe that we will take part in higher levels in the coming years with more effective execution of the waste management system, interactive activities in the fields of rain harvesting, transportation, education and research."