Üsküdar Üniversitesi was deemed worthy of receiving all 17 labels it applied for, according to the results of the Impact Ranking 2024 by the global university ranking institution Times Higher Education (THE). While Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked in the top 10 among foundation universities in all labels, it achieved 1st place in 2 labels and 3rd place in 5 labels. Our university entered the top 500 universities in the world rankings in 13 of the 17 labels it was awarded under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in 2023. Among foundation universities holding all 17 labels, it also succeeded in ranking 1st in Turkey in the Overall Rankings category.
Üsküdar Üniversitesi was ranked among the world's highest quality education providers, according to the results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2024. "3-Good Health and Well-being", "5-Gender Equality", and "7-Affordable and Clean Energy" stood out as our university's top 3 most successful labels in the rankings.
Üsküdar Üniversitesi for the 5 labels it applied for in 2023 for the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking, was listed in the top 50 percent among 1591 institutions, receiving a total score of 54.8 out of 100 in the world rankings.
Received all 17 labels applied for in 2024
The THE Impact Ranking 2024, conducted in October 2023, has been announced. Üsküdar Üniversitesi was deemed worthy of receiving all 17 labels it applied for.
According to the results, Üsküdar Üniversitesi, which was deemed worthy of receiving all 17 labels it applied for, increased its average score to 62.7 and made a 10 percent leap in the world rankings compared to last year, listing among the top 40 percent of 1963 institutions (universities or research institutes).
Among the top 500 in the world rankings
When Üsküdar Üniversitesi's 17 awarded labels were taken into account, it ranked among the top 500 universities globally through its label applications in 17 different areas, competing with other thematic universities that are highly ambitious worldwide in these fields, and demonstrated a 10% improvement compared to the previous year.
How were the rankings across 17 labels?
Üsküdar Üniversitesi showcased a remarkable performance through its academic and social activities conducted under the 17 labels it applied for.
With the "1-No Poverty" label, through activities aimed at ending poverty in all its forms everywhere, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 301-400 globally, 10th among universities in Turkey, and 4th among foundation universities,
With the "2-Zero Hunger" label, while the United Nations aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture, our university, through its activities under this label, ranked 301-400 globally, 14th among universities in Turkey, and 1st among foundation universities.
With the "3-Good Health and Well-being" label, through its contribution to the United Nations' activities aimed at ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages, it ranked 201-300 globally, 6th among universities in Turkey, and 4th among foundation universities.
The "4-Quality Education" label aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. In this label, Üsküdar Üniversitesi, through its activities in 2023, ranked 401-600 globally, 26th among universities in Turkey, and 7th among foundation universities.
With the "5-Gender Equality" label, in its efforts to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 201-300 globally, 6th among universities in Turkey, and 3rd among foundation universities.
With the "6-Clean Water and Sanitation" label, the United Nations aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Our university, through its activities under this label, ranked 401-600 globally, 15th among universities in Turkey, and 3rd among foundation universities.
The "7-Affordable and Clean Energy" label evaluates institutions' activities aimed at ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Üsküdar Üniversitesi, under this label, ranked 301-400 globally, 12th among universities in Turkey, and 3rd among foundation universities.
The "8-Decent Work and Economic Growth" label aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Through its academic, social, and stakeholder activities in this scope, it ranked 801-1000 globally, 28th among universities in Turkey, and 8th among foundation universities.
The "9-Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure" label prioritizes supporting the United Nations' activities in this area, with the aim of building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Through its activities in 2023, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 601-800 globally, 39th among universities in Turkey, and 9th among foundation universities.
The "10-Reduced Inequalities" label aims to reduce inequalities within and among countries, and universities' support activities for this goal are crucial for economic, cultural, and social development. Through its activities under this label, it ranked 301-400 globally, 16th, among universities in Turkey, and 5th among foundation universities.
The "11-Sustainable Cities and Communities" label aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Through activities carried out at Üsküdar Üniversitesi in this scope, it ranked 601-800 globally, 24th among universities in Turkey, and 6th among foundation universities.
The "12-Responsible Consumption and Production" label aims to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, supporting and monitoring institutions' activities in this area. Through its activities in 2023, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 401-600 globally, 24th, among universities in Turkey, and 6th among foundation universities.
The "13-Climate Action" label is among the United Nations' high-priority labels, aiming for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Üsküdar Üniversitesi has meticulously carried out climate-focused studies for many years, and with its activities in 2023, it ranked 401-600 globally, 16th, among universities in Turkey, and 3rd among foundation universities.
The "14-Life Below Water" label aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. With its activities related to life below water, alongside protecting terrestrial ecosystems, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 201-300 globally, 5th, among universities in Turkey, and 1st among foundation universities.
The "15-Life on Land" label aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems; sustainably manage forests; combat desertification; halt and reverse land degradation; and halt biodiversity loss, drawing institutions' attention and supporting their activities with this sensitivity. Through its activities under this label, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 401-600 globally, 20th, among universities in Turkey, and 3rd among foundation universities.
While the "16-Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions" label aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 101 globally in 2023 under this label. In the 2024 world rankings, Üsküdar Üniversitesi placed 401-600, ranking 12th, among universities in Turkey, and 6th among foundation universities for this label.
The "17-Partnerships for the Goals" label, while being the United Nations' last sustainable development goal, aims to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. Through its holistic assessment under this label, covering the preceding 16 labels, Üsküdar Üniversitesi ranked 601-800 globally, 17th, among universities in Turkey, and 6th among foundation universities.
Research, education, administration, and impact beyond borders
The ranking, conducted by Times Higher Education (THE) in line with the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations, evaluates all university activities under these development goals in terms of research, education, administration, and strategies for having an impact beyond borders. According to the Overall Score results, obtained with 26% of the scores from the top 3 labels where universities received the highest points, combined with 22% from the 17th label, which is a mandatory application label, our university is listed from the 801st position in the world rankings for this metric as well.