Atlas University Achieves Success in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026
Atlas University has achieved significant success in the Impact Rankings 2026 results announced by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world's most prestigious higher education ranking organizations. In the ranking, which evaluates the societal impact of universities in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Atlas University demonstrated a strong international performance in many categories.
Atlas University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Sınağ evaluated this significant achievement as follows:
“Our ranking as 7th in the world, 2nd in Türkiye, and 1st among foundation universities in the field of Accessible and Clean Energy (SDG 7) in the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 results is an international indication that we have embraced sustainability not only as a goal but also as a fundamental value guiding all our processes, from education to research, from campus life to community contribution.”
At Atlas University, we consider environmental responsibility, innovative technologies, and a sustainable development mindset as integral parts of our education and research ecosystem as we cultivate individuals who will shape the world of the future. This significant achievement is the result of the collaborative efforts of our academics, students, and all our colleagues.
We will resolutely continue to transform our scientific output for the benefit of society, develop projects that contribute to sustainable development goals, and represent our country in the strongest possible way on international platforms.
We are ranked 5th among private universities.
While the university is ranked in the 401-600 band globally in the overall rankings, it has risen to 21st place in Türkiye and 5th place among foundation universities.
We are among the top 10 universities in the world in the field of Accessible and Clean Energy.
Atlas University's most remarkable achievement was in the category of "Accessible and Clean Energy," which is the United Nations' 7th Sustainable Development Goal.
Atlas University is in this field;
- 7th in the world,
- Second in Türkiye,
- It ranked first among private universities.
This result demonstrates the university's global prominence in energy efficiency, sustainable campus practices, environmentally friendly projects, and academic work in clean energy.
Among Türkiye's Most Successful Universities in the Healthy and Quality of Life Category
Atlas University has risen to 96th place in the world and 2nd place in Türkiye in the "Healthy and Quality Life" category.
Distinguished by its health sciences, research activities, community health projects, and academic contributions in the field of health, the university has also achieved international success in this area.
Atlas University has also made significant progress in the following categories:
No Poverty
- World: 201-300
- Turkey: 10
- Foundation Universities: 2
Clean Water and Sanitation
- World: 201-300
- Turkey: 13
- Foundation Universities: 2
Quality Education
- World: 301-400
- Turkey: 24
- Foundation Universities: 8
Gender Equality
- World: 201-300
- Turkey: 14
- Foundation Universities: 7
Reduced Inequalities
- World: 201-300
- Turkey: 14
- Foundation Universities: 3
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- World: 401-600
- Turkey: 32
- Foundation Universities: 5
Partnerships For The Goals
- World: 801-1000
- Turkey: 36
- Foundation Universities: 12
Atlas University Continues to Work Towards a Sustainable Future.
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 results show that Atlas University's efforts towards sustainable development goals in education, research, and community contribution have received international recognition.
Atlas University, which ranks among the top 10 universities in the world, particularly in the field of accessible and clean energy, continues to increase its impact both in Türkiye and globally with its sustainability-focused approach.
