The 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have been announced, and Bursa Technical University (BTU) has ranked among the top 300 universities globally in the “Quality Education” and “Clean Water and Sanitation” categories.

Global Ranking Overview

In the 2023 THE Impact Rankings, 1,600 universities from 112 countries were evaluated. The THE Impact Rankings assess universities based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making it the only performance ranking that evaluates universities in this context. The rankings consider four main areas: research, management, education, and social support, with a total of 17 subcategories.

BTU’s Success in Multiple Categories

BTU placed among the top 30 Turkish universities in six categories in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings:

Quality Education: BTU ranked 11th in Turkey and placed in the top 300 globally.

Clean Water and Sanitation: BTU achieved a global rank in the top 300 and 7th place among Turkish universities.

Climate Action, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and Affordable and Clean Energy: BTU ranked within the top 600 globally, holding 19th place in Turkey for Climate Action and Peace, Justice, and Affordable and Clean Energy.

End Poverty: BTU ranked in the top 800 globally and 19th in Turkey.

Global Impact of Universities

The THE Impact Rankings evaluated universities based on their work towards the 17 World Problems outlined by the United Nations' SDGs. The rankings reflect universities' contributions to research, management, social support, and teaching, as well as their impact on social, environmental, and societal development. According to the rankings, Western Sydney University (Australia) secured the top spot, followed by University of Manchester (UK) and Queen's University (Canada).

Message from Rector Prof. Dr. Naci Çağlar

Prof. Dr. Naci Çağlar, Rector of BTU, expressed the importance and significance of the university's inclusion in the THE 2023 Impact List. He noted that universities are key players in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. He highlighted that BTU’s activities contribute to goals like quality education, economic growth, climate action, reducing social inequalities, responsible consumption and production, healthy individuals, and partnerships for goals.

Prof. Çağlar also emphasized the importance of scientific work, stating, "The increasing international recognition of universities through rankings like THE Impact Rankings is crucial. The success of BTU lies in our quality and accreditation processes, international efforts, and the dedication of our academic and administrative staff. With our continued focus on quality, BTU will continue to rise in prestigious rankings each year."