The position of Necmettin Erbakan University in both national and international rankings over the past three years serves as a strong indicator of its scientific productivity and academic excellence. We extend our sincere gratitude to all members of our academic staff who have contributed to this success.
Necmettin Erbakan University Continues to Rise in World University Rankings
Necmettin Erbakan University continues to be featured in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Our university was included in this prestigious ranking for the first time in 2022 and ranked in the 1201+ band.
- In 2023 and 2024, our university increased its performance and ranked in the 1001-1200 band.
- As of 2025, it ranked in the 1201-1500 band.
Our university has particularly stood out in the “Teaching” category within the national context, achieving the following rankings among Turkish universities:
- 2nd place in both 2023 and 2024
Necmettin Erbakan University, has shown consistent improvement among Turkish universities included in the global rankings:
- 32nd among 58 universities in 2022
- 29th among 79 universities in 2023
In 2024, it ranked 15th among the 91 universities that entered the ranking, showing a steady rise.


Upward Momentum in Young University Rankings
Necmettin Erbakan University managed to reach the 401-500 band in the general ranking in 2022, 351-400 band in 2023 and 301-350 band in 2024 in the Young University Rankings prepared by Times Higher Education (THE).
The university has also made remarkable progress in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings, which assess universities established within the last 50 years:
- Ranked in the 401–500 band in 2022
- 351–400 band in 2023
301–350 band in 2024

Globally, the university's position among young institutions progressed as follows:
- 412th out of 539 in 2022
- 357th out of 605 in 2023
- 303rd out of 673 in 2024
Among young universities in Türkiye:
- 13th out of 40 in 2022
- 12th out of 47 in 2023
8th out of 58 in 2024

According to 2024 data, Necmettin Erbakan University ranked:
- 2nd among state universities in Türkiye
1st nationwide in the Teaching category


Prominent Position in THE Asia University Rankings
Necmettin Erbakan University continues to enhance its reputation across the region through the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings.
- Ranked in the 401–500 band in 2022
- In both 2023 and 2024, improved to the 351–400 band
Its general rankings among all participating institutions in Asia were:
- 451st out of 616 in 2022
- 387th out of 669 in 2023
- 388th out of 739 in 2024
Among Türkiye-based universities included in the Asia rankings:
- 24th out of 54 in 2022
- 20th out of 61 in 2023
- 18th out of 75 in 2024
Additionally, in 2024, the university:
- Ranked 18th overall among 739 higher education institutions
- 2nd in Türkiye in the Teaching category
- 104th in Asia, affirming its academic excellence at the international level
Necmettin Erbakan University Rises in URAP Ranking
Necmettin Erbakan University continues to improve its performance both nationally and globally according to the World University Ranking results prepared by URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance).
According to 2022-2023 data, our university ranked 39th in Turkey and 1773rd in the world. In the 2023-2024 period, it moved this success graph even higher and rose to 34th place in Turkey and 1697th place in the world.