Konya Technical University has achieved a notable success in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026, prepared for the first time through a collaboration between Times Higher Education (THE) and Schmidt Science Fellows, by placing in the 601–800 band worldwide.
A total of 1,267 universities from around the world were included this year in THE’s comprehensive assessment of universities’ contributions to interdisciplinary science and their commitment to this field. The ranking is based on 11 performance indicators and evaluates research projects across three main dimensions: Inputs, Process, and Outputs.
Strong Performance Among Universities in Türkiye
Among the 93 universities from Türkiye included in the ranking, KTÜN placed 68th nationally. The University performed particularly well in the Process and Outputs categories.
Its category-based performance in Türkiye was as follows:
- Process: 33rd
Administrative support, facilities, and interdisciplinary research capacity
- Outputs: 42nd
Publication quality, reputation, and the number of interdisciplinary publications
- Inputs: 70th
Research funding and industry support
KTÜN’s strong performance in the Process category, where it ranked 33rd in Türkiye, highlights the effectiveness of the University’s infrastructure, administrative support, and incentive mechanisms in supporting interdisciplinary research.
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Science
Introduced for the first time by THE and Schmidt Science Fellows, this ranking evaluates not only universities’ strength within a single field, but also their ability to integrate core disciplines such as engineering, computer science, life sciences, and physical sciences with other areas including social sciences, education, and economics.
Statement by Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik
Commenting on the University’s inclusion in this prestigious ranking, Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik said:
“It is a source of great pride for us to see that the work carried out by Konya Technical University in line with its motto, Pioneer of Development, as well as its culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and research capacity, has gained recognition at the international level. This achievement is a result of our University’s scientific productivity, innovative approach, and strong ties with global academic networks. As the KTÜN family, we remain firmly committed to further strengthening our research ecosystem and enhancing our presence on the global stage.”