Üsküdar University, which maintained its position in the world rankings in THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026, showed strong performance in all 17 Sustainable Development Goals and ranked among Turkey's top 3 among Foundation universities.
While also leading among foundation universities in the "Life Below Water" category, it attracted attention with its rise in 12 labels, including quality education, reduced inequalities, and climate action.
Üsküdar University achieved significant success in the Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026 results announced by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world's most reputable higher education ranking organizations, evaluating universities' work in research, education, governance, and social contribution in line with the United Nations' (UN) 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Üsküdar University maintained its consistent performance in sustainable development by ranking in the 601-800 band globally in the rankings evaluated under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The university achieved significant success by ranking third in Turkey among foundation universities that applied to all sustainable development goals.
With the results it achieved in all 17 sustainable development goals evaluated, Üsküdar University once again demonstrated its work in social contribution, equality, health, environment, and sustainability at an international level.
Üsküdar University, which ranked in the first-place band among foundation universities, especially in the “Life Below Water” (SDG 14) category, maintained its leading position in this field.
It attracted attention with its rise in 12 labels, including Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.
In addition;
in the “Reduced Inequalities” (SDG 10) category, it ranked in the second-place band among foundation universities,
in the “Sustainable Cities and Communities” (SDG 11) category, it ranked in the second-place band among foundation universities,
and in the “Climate Action” (SDG 13) category, it ranked in the third-place band among foundation universities.
The university also demonstrated a balanced and strong performance in different dimensions of sustainable development by ranking in the upper bands in the areas of combating poverty, hunger, economic growth, innovation, responsible production and consumption, and life on land.
Üsküdar University achieved success by ranking within the top 10 band in many categories in the evaluations across Turkey. It achieved remarkable results, especially in the areas of health, gender equality, reduced inequalities, environmental sustainability, and corporate governance.
Üsküdar University's Turkey and foundation university rankings (THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026)
Üsküdar University's ranking bands for Turkey and foundation universities within THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026 are as follows:
1 - No Poverty: 8th among universities in Turkey, 2nd among foundation universities,
2 - Zero Hunger: 7th among universities in Turkey, 3rd among foundation universities.
3 - Good Health and Well-being: 5th among universities in Turkey, 4th among foundation universities.
4 - Quality Education: 12th among universities in Turkey, 6th among foundation universities.
5 - Gender Equality: 9th among universities in Turkey, 5th among foundation universities.
6 - Clean Water and Sanitation: 10th among universities in Turkey, 5th among foundation universities.
7 - Affordable and Clean Energy: 12th among universities in Turkey, 5th among foundation universities.
8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth: 8th among universities in Turkey, 4th among foundation universities.
9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: 9th among universities in Turkey, 4th among foundation universities.
10 - Reduced Inequalities: 5th among universities in Turkey, 2nd among foundation universities.
11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities: 10th among universities in Turkey, 2nd among foundation universities.
12 - Responsible Consumption and Production: 8th among universities in Turkey, 4th among foundation universities.
13 - Climate Action: 9th among universities in Turkey, 3rd among foundation universities.
14 - Life Below Water: 8th among universities in Turkey, 1st among foundation universities.
15 - Life on Land: 8th among universities in Turkey, 4th among foundation universities.
16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: 8th among universities in Turkey, 6th among foundation universities.
17 - Partnerships for the Goals: 8th among universities in Turkey, 5th among foundation universities.
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings evaluate universities in terms of research, education, governance, and social contribution activities in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The results obtained by Üsküdar University show that its work in the areas of sustainability, social impact, scientific productivity, and institutional development has found international recognition.
Üsküdar University continues to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable development goals, increasing its impact at national and international levels.
