IGU Climbs in World Rankings: A Notable Achievement in Webometrics 2026

The Webometrics World University Rankings, which evaluate universities on the basis of academic performance, scientific output, digital visibility, and open-access policies, have been announced. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) posted a standout performance in the 2026 results of this ranking, which reflects higher education institutions’ standing on a global scale. In line with its “Research University” vision, IGU placed 1,364th in the world rankings, 28th in Türkiye, and 4th among foundation universities.

Global Visibility and Academic Impact Continue to Grow

With these results, IGU has moved up in both national and international rankings. The university placed 28th in Türkiye and 4th among foundation universities, while ranking 429th in the European standings.

IGU also stood out in the core indicator categories used by Webometrics. The university ranked 2,026th in the Impact (visibility) category, 1,878th in Openness (transparency), and 1,866th in Excellence.

Upward Momentum Continues on the Global Stage

Istanbul Gelisim University, maintaining a steady upward trajectory in Webometrics data over the past four years, continues to expand its scientific output capacity, strengthen international academic collaborations, and advance its open-access initiatives.

The simultaneous progress recorded in the world, European, and Türkiye rankings in the 2026 results clearly reflects the momentum in IGU's recent academic and digital performance.

“We Are Seeing the Results of Our Focus on Scientific Output and International Visibility”

In his assessment of the results, Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin noted that the university’s efforts focused on academic output and international visibility are bearing fruit, and made the following statement:

“This progress in the Webometrics rankings is the result of our determined approach to expanding the university’s scientific output capacity. We are continuing our work to strengthen our open-access policies, develop our international collaborations, and raise the quality of our academic outputs. The growth in our digital visibility enables the knowledge we produce to reach a wider audience while also deepening our engagement within the global academic network. In the period ahead, we aim to maintain our research-focused approach and advance our position in international rankings even further.”