Global Achievement from Our University: Consistent Performance in THE World University Rankings 2026

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 has been announced. This year, 2191 universities from 115 countries and territories succeeded in being included in the rankings. Our university entered the list for the first time in 2023 and again demonstrated its success this year and continued to rise in sub-categories. Kırıkkale University ranked 41st at the national level among 109 universities from Türkiye.

THE World University Rankings are based on evaluations conducted under five categories, each representing a key area of excellence in higher education: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. Our university’s highest global position was achieved in the Research Environment category, where it ranked 943rd worldwide in THE University Rankings 2026.

Our Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan emphasized that this achievement is the result of the consistent and dedicated efforts of our university’s academic and administrative staff toward common goals. Expressing his gratitude to all university staff, the Rector stated that this success marks only the beginning and that efforts will continue with the same determination to achieve even higher ranks in the future. Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan also added that our university will play an increasingly active role in research, development, and education in the production of medium- and high-technology products that will play a critical role in shaping Türkiye’s future.

You can reach the results of THE World University Rankings 2026 through the link:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking