ITU in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025

ITU stood out with its success in "Computer Science" and "Engineering" in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

According to the results announced by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world's prestigious academic ranking organizations, Istanbul Technical University (ITU) ranked in the 251-300 range in "Computer Science" and the 301-400 range in "Engineering."

In THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025, ITU was once again ranked in four fields: "Economics and Econometrics," "Archaeology," "Business and Management," and "Accounting and Finance."

The highest score is in "General Engineering," the greatest score increase is in "Architecture"

According to the results of the 2025 THE World University Rankings by Subject, our university received the highest score in "General Engineering," increasing its score from 70.8 to 72.2 with a rise of 1.4 points. ITU's scores in "Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering" and "Chemical Engineering" also increased in 2025 compared to the 2024 results.

In 2025, ITU achieved the greatest score increase in the "Architecture" discipline. The score in "Architecture" rose by 30.5 points, from 29.1 to 59.6. Another discipline with a significant rise is "Physics and Astronomy," where the score increased by 5 points, from 33 to 38.

Emphasis on engineering at ITU as an impact and responsibility-oriented university

In the 2025 THE World University Rankings by Subject, ITU ranked in the 251-300 range in "Computer Science," 301-400 range in "Engineering," and 601-800 range in "Physical Sciences." Our university also positioned itself in the 401-500 range in "Business and Economics" and 501-600 range in “Arts and Humanities”.

About THE World University Rankings by Subject

The subject-based world university rankings conducted by Times Higher Education (THE) consider qualities in teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. These five main pillars include eighteen performance indicators similar to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.