Istanbul University
Istanbul University (Turkish: İstanbul Üniversitesi) is a prominent public research university in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453, a day after the conquest of Constantinople by the Turks, it was re-established in 1846 as the first Ottoman higher education institution based on European traditions. The successor institution, operating under its current name since 1933, is the first university in modern Turkey. Some pre-1930 Western sources refer to it as the University of Constantinople, after the city’s previous name.
In contrast, one in French referred to it as the Université de Stamboul (“Stamboul,” the name for the historic inner city). At present, 69,411 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students are studying in 33 academic units, including faculties, institutes, colleges, and vocational schools at ten campuses. The main campus is adjacent to Beyazıt Square in Fatih, the province’s capital district, on the city’s European side.
Besides being a member of the Coimbra Group, in 2019, the University took first place in Turkey according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Moreover, Istanbul University is ranked in the top 25 at the QS Universities In Emerging Europe And Central Asia 2021 Ranking. In 2020, the university’s AACSB accredited Business School was ranked 3rd in the Middle East and 2nd in Turkey, according to Eduniversal.
The International Road and Transport Union accredits the Faculty of Transport and Logistics. In addition, the Faculty of Natural Sciences represents Turkey in four major studies conducted by the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Istanbul University alumni include 2 Nobel laureates, Aziz Sancar (in Chemistry) and Orhan Pamuk (in Literature), the longest-serving President of Israel Yitzhak Ben-Zvi, two Prime Ministers of Israel (David Ben-Gurion and Moshe Sharett), President of Turkey Abdullah Gül, six Prime Ministers of Turkey (Suat Hayri Ürgüplü, Sadi Irmak, Nihat Erim, Refik Saydam, Naim Talu, Yıldırım Akbulut), Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu.
Faculties
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Literature
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Political Sciences
Faculty of Communication
Faculty of Aquatic Sciences
Faculty of Theology
Faculty of Transportation and Logistics
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Open and Distance Education
International Perspective and Rankings
Istanbul University School of Business is the only AACSB-Accredited Business School among the public universities in Turkey.
In the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019, Istanbul University is ranked 401–500th worldwide (1st in Turkey). It is also ranked at 251–300th in “Veterinary Sciences”, 401–500th in “Clinical Medicine”, 101–150th in “Dentistry & Oral Sciences”, 201–300th in “Nursing”, and 301–400th in “Medical Technology”.
In the QS World University Rankings 2022, Istanbul University is ranked at 801–1000th globally. In the broad subject areas, it is ranked 293rd in “Life Sciences and Medicine”, 342nd in “Arts and Humanities”, and 401-450th in “Social Sciences and Management”.
In the specific subject areas, it is ranked at 251-300th in “Law and Legal Studies”, 251-300th in “Modern Languages,” 251-300th in “Agriculture & Forestry,” 251-300th in “Pharmacy & Pharmacology”, 301–350th in “Medicine”, 401-450th in “Biological Sciences”, 401-450th in “Business & Management Studies”, 551-600th in “Computer Science and Information Systems”, and 601-630th in “Chemistry”.
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Global – Overall | |
| ARWU World | 401–500 (2021) |
| CWUR World | 644 (2020–2021) |
| CWTS World | 355 (2020) |
| QS World | 801–1000 (2021) |
| RUR World | 536 (2020) |
| The World | 801–1000 (2021) |
| USNWR Global | 714 (2021) |
In 2020, Times Higher Education ranked the university top 1000 in the world, 301–400th in “Clinical, pre-clinical and health”, 401–500th in “Education”, 501–600th in “Social Sciences”, and 601–800th in “Life Sciences”.
The Best Global Universities Ranking 2021 of the U.S. News & World Report ranks Istanbul University 714th in the world, 225th in “Surgery”, 243rd in “Clinical Medicine”, 195th in “Endocrinology and Metabolism”, 255th in “Neuroscience and Behavior”, 383rd in “Molecular Biology and Genetics”, 442nd in “Plant and Animal Science”, 446th in “Biology and Biochemistry”, and 593rd in “Physics”.
By CWTS Leiden Ranking 2019, Istanbul University is ranked 335th (overall), 196th in “Biomedical and Health Sciences”, 374th in “Life and Earth Sciences”, 669th in “Mathematics and Computer Science”, 544th in “Physical Sciences and Engineering”, and 570th in “Social Sciences and Humanities”.
By Round University Ranking 2019, Istanbul University is ranked 529th in the world, 490th in “Humanities”, 496th in “Life Sciences”, 329th in “Medical Sciences”, 556th in “Natural Sciences”, 506th in “Social Sciences” and 600th in “Technical Sciences”.
Dr. Mehmet Demircioglu and Istanbul University
Dr. Mehmet Demircioglu, the hair transplant surgeon at Diamond Hair Clinic, holds a medical degree from Istanbul University’s Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty.
Recognized as a leading expert in the field of hair restoration, Dr. Demircioglu has undergone rigorous training in FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) techniques, and his proficiency extends to other state-of-the-art methods like Sapphire Fue Hair Transplant treatment for hair loss.
Continuously updated on the latest advancements in hair restoration technology, he has contributed to various academic journals and has been a keynote speaker at international medical conferences. His meticulous approach to each procedure has garnered him accolades from the medical community and satisfied patients worldwide. Dr. Demircioglu’s dedication to his craft is evident in his technical prowess and the compassionate care he provides to each individual, setting him apart as a surgeon of high caliber.
Under Dr. Demircioglu’s leadership, Diamond Hair Clinic has become a sanctuary for those seeking quality, affordability, and integrity in hair transplantation. Located in Istanbul, the clinic capitalizes on the city’s unique position as a gateway between Europe and Asia to offer holistic treatment experiences.