In the “2025 World University Impact Rankings” announced by Times Higher Education at the “Global Sustainability Development Congress” held in Istanbul, Near East University was ranked as the 43rd most influential university in the world.
The “Global Sustainability Development Congress” organized by Times Higher Education, an international higher education ranking organization based in London, in cooperation with the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) at the Istanbul Congress Center for the first time this year brought together more than 5 thousand international representatives from 110 countries. The results of the “2025 World University Impact Rankings” were also announced at the congress, which brought together universities from many countries around the world, especially Turkey and Cyprus, in Istanbul.
In the research conducted by Times Higher Education to assess the activities of 2,318 universities worldwide in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Near East University achieved a significant success by ranking 43rd worldwide. Near East University has made a remarkable rise by achieving a score of 92.8 out of 100. The fact that Near East University, which rose 250 steps in the rankings compared to the previous year, realized this performance in a year as 355 more universities added in the assessment rankings.
Near East University, which is the 43rd most influential university in the world, is among the world’s top 50 most influential universities in four of the 5 main categories it is listed in, especially in United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
13th in the world in Quality Education!
Near East University has proven its global effectiveness once again with achievements in many areas from education to health, from gender equality to sustainable cities. Near East University, which ranked 13th in the “Quality Education” category, was also shown as the 15th most influential university in the world in the “Sustainable Cities and Societies” category. The “Sustainable Cities and Societies” category, which ranks universities that lead regional, social and global progress with their pioneering work in the development of art and social heritage, is also a reflection of the campus of Near East University, which focuses on culture and art.
In the “2025 World University Impact Rankings” announced by Times Higher Education, Near East University also ranked 35th in the “Partnerships for Goals” category with a significant increase of ten steps. Rising to 48th place in the “Health and Well-being” category, Near East University stands out with its research in the field of health and contributions to health services, while it ranked 57th in the “Gender Equality” category, demonstrating its sensitivity to gender equality and its determination in this field.
Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel: “This success is a reflection of our commitment to quality in education, scientific productivity, social responsibility and sustainable development on a global scale.”
Expressing their pride in being listed as the 43rd most influential university worldwide in the “2025 World University Impact Rankings” announced by Times Higher Education, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Near East Enterprises, Prof. Dr. İrfan Suat Günsel, said, “The results we have achieved are a great source of pride not only for our university, but also for our country and region. This success is a reflection of our commitment to quality in education, scientific productivity, social responsibility and sustainable development on a global scale.”
Prof. Dr. Günsel said, “I would like to wholeheartedly thank all our academic and administrative staff who contributed to this success, which once again confirms the accuracy of our vision of building a university that carries quality education beyond the campus borders, and is intertwined with art and touches the society.”
Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “The results we have obtained reveal that Near East University stands out not only with its academic achievements, but also with its power to lead social progress.”
Touching on the importance of Turkey hosting the “Global Sustainable Development Congress” of the international higher education rating organization Times Higher Education for the first time, Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “We would like to thank our Higher Education Council for their great efforts to ensure that Turkey hosts this meaningful congress.”
Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, who stated that the announcement of the results of the “2025 World Universities Impact Ranking” in Istanbul, where Near East University was shown as the 43rd most influential university in the world, increased their happiness even more, said, “The fact that our university is ranked 43rd in a ranking where 2,318 universities around the world are assessed shows that our scientific production, quality of education and sustainability-oriented policies are recognized at the international level.” Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ said, “The results we obtained reveal that Near East University stands out not only with its academic achievements but also with its power to pioneer social progress. We will continue to carry our studies based on sustainability principles forward with determination.”
