Istanbul Technical University
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About Istanbul Technical University
According to Wikipedia, Istanbul Technical University also known as Technical University of Istanbul is an international technical university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the world's third-oldest technical university dedicated to engineering and natural sciences as well as social sciences recently, and is one of the most prominent educational institutions in Turkey. ITU is ranked 108th worldwide in the field of "Engineering & Technology", and 255th worldwide in the field of "Natural Sciences" by the QS World University Rankings in 2023. The university has 92 undergraduate programs and 188 graduate programs in 14 faculties, 277,160 m2 of laboratory space, and 12 research centers.
What Is Istanbul Technical University Known For?
Istanbul Technical University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Business
- Education
- Communications
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- History
- Religious Studies
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Law
- Medical
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Istanbul Technical University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Istanbul Technical University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Istanbul Technical University ranks #27 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #162 worldwide for influence in Business.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #165 worldwide for influence in Education.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #358 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #387 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #350 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #443 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #387 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #434 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #89 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #331 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #420 worldwide for influence in History.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #325 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #397 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #292 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #573 worldwide for influence in Law.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #801 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #698 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #1094 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #652 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #747 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesIstanbul Technical University ranks #465 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #1547 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Istanbul Technical University ranks #1557 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Who Are Istanbul Technical University's Most Influential Alumni?
Istanbul Technical University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Earth Sciences, and Business. Here are some of Istanbul Technical University's most famous alumni:
- Aziz Sancar
- A Turkish geneticist. Aziz Sancar is Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2015.
- Orhan Pamuk
- A Turkish novelist.
- Süleyman Demirel
- A Turkish politician .
- Veysel Eroğlu
- A Turkish civil servant.
- Semih Tezcan
- A Turkish academic.
- Mimar Kemaleddin
- A Turkish architect.
- Mehmet Toner
- A Turkish biologist.
- Celâl Şengör
- A Turkish geologist.
- Attila Aşkar
- A Turkish mathematician.
- Ali Akansu
- A Scientist.
- Ali Erdemir
- A Turkish American Tribologist, engineer.
- Nader Khalili
- An Iranian-American architect.
Who Are Istanbul Technical University's Most Influential Faculty?
Istanbul Technical University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Earth Sciences, and Business. Here are some of Istanbul Technical University's most famous faculty:
- Fatma Ceren Necipoğlu
- A Turkish harpist.
- Kemal Inat
- A Turkish academic.
- Selin Kara
- A Turkish-born chemist and biotechnologist.
- Kerem Kabadayı
- A Turkish drummer.
- Ceyda Sungur
- A Turkish academician and activist.
- Burcu Özsoy
- A Turkish scientist.
- Emin Alper
- A Turkish film director.
- Neslihan Şenocak
- A Turkish historian and researcher.
- Cevdet Erek
- A Turkish artist and musician.
- Nilay Yapici
- A Turkish neuroscientist.
- Oğuzhan Balcı
- A Turkish composer and conductor .
