Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Member Güvenç Şahin won the Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers Award.

Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers Awards are given by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to support researchers outside Germany in their work with research institutions in Germany. The awards aim to enable researchers to carry out their proposed work in an institution that provides the needed research facilities.

Faculty Member Güvenç Şahin will conduct his research on urban transport planning problems and multi-term optimization problems in collaboration with Zuse Institute Berlin’s Mathematics of Transportation and Logistics group at intervals over the next three years.

Bloomberg Businessweek’s “Favorite Universities 2018” survey named Sabancı University Turkey’s favorite university once again.  

Bloomberg Businessweek, in association with Realta Consulting, conducted the “Favorite Universities 2018" survey with 28,214 students from 113 universities between December 2017 and April 2018. Sabancı University had been named “Turkey's Favorite University” by Bloomberg Businessweek in 2014, 2015 and 2016 as well.

58 questions including 4 open-ended were addressed to the students under 12 topics such as “Faculty”, “Academic Support”, “Evaluation and Feedback”, “Self-Improvement”, “Social Environment”, “Location, Transportation and Facilities”, “Student Services”, “Alumni Association”, “Career and Internship” and “General Satisfaction”.

The survey was promoted via career centers, student clubs, social media, posters, and emailing. Universities with fewer than 750 students were excluded from the survey.  Findings were assessed using t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Scheffe test, and analyses of correlation and regression, and each question was graded on a scale of 50. 

The 1st Internal Education Conference, open to educators from all Sabancı University faculties and programs, will take place on May 23 and 24 at the Cinema Hall.  All current and future teaching members of Sabancı University are invited to the Conference.

Our student reporter, Can Tamer, reports below the interview with Foundations Development Directorate instructors and the Conference organizers, Yuki Kaneko and Süphan Bakkal. 

How did the idea of this conference emerge?

We have been teaching the NS 101 and 102 courses for a long time, for which we employ innovative teaching methods. We share these innovative approaches and their impacts on our students in various external education conferences. There we often find other Sabancı University instructors presenting their teaching approaches, which made us realize that we had no internal platform to share these variety of great teaching practices within our University.  This prompted us to organize the 1st Internal Education Conference, in order to build a sustainable platform where we can share the practices taking place at our University and our experiences regarding them. We hope that the platform will help us uncover the synergy within us. 

What is the purpose of this conference?

The purpose of the 1st Internal Education Conference is to share various teaching and learning practices. We hope to initiate a platform where we can share good teaching practices, whether conventional or innovative. We believe that the emerging synergy will enable us to synchronize the general approach to education at Sabancı University and improve collaboratively. 

Can you talk about the keynote speakers and what they will share?

The keynote speaker of the first day will be Professor Kürşat Çağıltay from Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, and the invited speaker of the second day will be Associate Professor Nevra Seggie from Boğaziçi University, Faculty of Education. 

Both speakers will discuss how similar education and sharing practices are implemented in their respective institutions, as well as other examples from Turkey and the world. We believe that learning about practices in other universities will have a positive impact on our own process. 

To have a better perspective of what is going on in terms of teaching, the 1st conference is open only to teaching members of the University. We plan to make this an annual event and invite participation of our students starting next year. It is important that our students also become a part of this process. 

We thank Yuki Kaneko and Süphan Bakkal for their effort on organizing the conference and sharing this information.

Please click for more information and for registration to the 1st Internal Education Conference. 

Sabancı University Arts and Social Sciences Faculty Member Emre Hatipoglu attended the symposium titled "Peacebuilding In The Modern World" as the panelist. 

Recorded April 19, 2018 at the University of the Incarnate Word, "Peacebuilding In The Modern World" symposium features a conversation about how we can all contribute to peacebuilding and gain insights into the challenges confronting today’s global community and finding collective solutions that promote and facilitate peace. 

Back, L-R: Dr. Kacper Gradon, Tushna Bhumgar, Timothy Champagne, Gabriela Escamilla, Alicia Sanchez, Congressman Charles Gonzalez, Dr. Emre Hatipgolu. Front, L-R: Dr. Sonya Manusyan, Dr. Damira Sikhimbayeva.

Four Fulbright Scholars from Armenia, Turkey, Poland and Kazakhstan participated in a panel discussion at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg Sky Room on the evening of Thursday, April 19, moderated by former congressman Charlie Gonzalez. 

Panelists:

Dr. Sona Manusyan, Armenia

Dr. Manusyan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Personality Psychology at Yerevan State University in Armenia. She is currently a Fulbright Visiting Research Scholar at CUNY Graduate Center in New York City. Her research interests are in the philosophy of psychology, identity and agency, boundary work, and national subjectivity. 

 Dr. Emre Hatipoglu, Turkey

Dr. Hatipoglu is Associate Professor at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sabancı University, Istanbul where he acted as the coordinator of International Studies (BA), Conflict Analysis and Resolution (MA) and European Studies (MA) programs. He is currently a Fulbright scholar at Columbia University. Dr. Hatipoglu obtained his Ph. D. in Political Science from Penn State University in 2010. His research interests include economic sanctions, energy politics, and social media and public opinion.  

Dr. Kacper Tomasz Gradon, Poland

Dr. Gradon is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Warsaw and the Director of the Center for Forensic & Investigative Sciences (University of Warsaw). He is also an Associate Visiting Professor at UCL Department of Security and Crime Science (since 2010) as well as the University College London Honorary Senior Research Associate.  Currently, he is a Visiting Fulbright Professor at University of Colorado Boulder (Institute of Behavioral Science, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence).

Dr. Damira Sikhimbayeva, Kazakhstan

Dr. Sikhimbayeva is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religion Studies, Department of Political Science in Kazakhstan. She is currently a Fulbright Scholar at the Department of Anthropology, Texas A & M University. Dr. Sikhimbayeva obtained her PhD in Political Science at Al Farabi Kazakh National University in 2014. Her research interests include the impact of religion on the modern world, interethnic relations, and ethno politics. 

2018-2019 FENS Professional Master's Programs Application

Information Technology Non Thesis Master Program: This program creates an opportunity towards a career in the IT area for newly graduates and those professionals planning a major change in their career track. The curriculum has a rich enough spectrum that's suitable for IT professionals as well as who would like to improve their skills and broaden their expertise in the area.

Data Analytics Non Thesis Master Program: This program creates an opportunity towards a career in Data Analytics area for graduates of disciplines such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, economics and other fields with a quantitative focus and for professionals who have ample work experience in a data-analytics-related area and are seeking in-depth training in Big Data Analysis.

Energy  Technologies and Management Non Thesis Master Program: This program creates an opportunity towards a career in Energy area for graduates of disciplines such as engineering, basic sciences, economics, management, politics and other fields with a quantitative focus and for professionals who have work experience in energy or other related areas .

Cyber Security Non Thesis Master Program: This program creates an opportunity to develop a career in cybersecurity area for graduates of disciplines such as computer science, electrical engineering and mathematics; and for professionals, who have work experience in cybersecurity and IT sectors and want to advance their theoretical knowledge and applied skills in a rich set of  cybersecurity subjects.

The candidates who have completed a undergraduate program are eligible to apply to these programs. Newly graduate candidates should complete their undergraduate degree till

25 September, 2018.
 
Application Documents and Requirements:

1. Completed Online Submission Form & Specific Requirements Form for IT and DA, ETM and SEC

2. Official Transcript: Sealed and taken from Student Affairs of the applicant's university indicating the courses and grades taken.

3. Two Letters of Recommendation: These should be either submitted online or posted in a sealed envelope. For the sample letter please click here.

4. English Proficiency Exam Result: Any of the following test results baring the min. scores and which are within the validity period as indicated below. Photocopies are acceptable for application, but original copies should be submitted during admission.

TOEFL : Min. score 78 in Internet-based test (IBT)
PTE : Min. score 48

CAE : Min. score B

CPE : Min. score C

KPDS, ÜDS, YDS, e-YDS and YÖKDİL : Min. score 65

The validity periods for these scores are as follows: TOEFL and PTE 2 years, CAE and CPE 3 years, KPDS ,ÜDS, YDS ve e-YDS 5 years.

Applicants who could not submit a valid English Proficiency Exam Result may be admitted the program on the condition to get a satisfactory grade from the Sabanci University English Language Exam Assessment (ELAE). Those candidates who fail to attend or get a satisfactory score in the exam are obliged to attend and successfully complete a full course of English Language Preparation in order to continue with graduate courses. Failure to complete this course successfully will result in termination of enrollment at Sabancı University.

Graduates of Sabanci University who are admitted to a MA program are exempt from submitting an English Proficiency Exam score provided that they apply within two years following their graduation.

5. Current Resume (CV).

6. Statement of Purpose

7. One recently taken photograph
 

For more information:

Merve Sarı (Energy Technologies and Management / Cyber Security)
Ece Kocayaş (Information Technology / Data Analytics)

Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences
Sabancı University
Orhanlı, Tuzla , 34956 İstanbul
Phone: (216) 483 9962 / 9691
Fax: (216) 483 9550

E-mail: mkirmizigul@sabanciuniv.edu /ekaya@sabanciuniv.edu
http://energy.sabanciuniv.edu/en
http://sec.sabanciuniv.edu/en

http://msit.sabanciuniv.edu/en

http://da.sabanciuniv.edu/en

Early Application and Interviews:
Last day of early applications is June, 01st, 2018. After initial screening, interviews will be scheduled for potential candidates. Interviews will be done June, 04th-8th, 2018 (Interview schedule is subject to change).

Deadline and Interviews:
Applications must be submitted by September, 7th, 2018. After initial screening, interviews will be scheduled for potential candidates at Sabancı University during September, 10th-14th, 2018 (Interview schedule is subject to change).
 
Application Address:
Applicants either can submit their application packages in person or can send via mail to Department of Sabancı University Student Office. The date on which the documents are reached to SU will be taken into consideration. Applications sent by email could not be accepted.
 
Sabanci University

Student Resources Office

Orta Mahalle, Üniversite Cd. No:27,
34956 Orhanlı/Tuzla
İSTANBUL

Phone: (216) 483 9093
Fax: (216) 483 9073
E-Mail: studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu

2018-2019 Fall Graduate School of Management Programs Applications

Sabancı Business School is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year MBA-Non Thesis, Executive MBA-Non Thesis (EMBA), Professional MBA-Non Thesis, Masters in Finance-Non Thesis (MIF), Masters in Business Analytics-with Thesis (MSc.in BA) and Management PhD programs. Information regarding these programs can be obtained from the website. Additionally, various scholarships are available for MBA, MiF, MSc.in BA and PhD programs.

Please click for application requirements

Applications for the MBA-NT Program: 
The MBA Program is open to all candidates with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

Application Deadline for MBA:

Early Applications           : April 20, 2018

Scholarship Applications : June 8, 2018. Final deadline for international applications and scholarship applications.

Applications                    : July 6, 2018. Only local students can apply between 8 June-6 July 2018. No scholarships are awarded after 8 June 2018.

Admission Process:

Online application is required. Following online application, applicants are required to send the originals(hard copy) of the required documents by post. After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate.

For more information: Burcu Albayrak   (0216) 483 96 72 or  balbayrak@sabanciuniv.edu

Application Deadline for Professional MBA-NT :
Early Applications  : May 11, 2018
Applications           : July 6, 2018

Admission Process: After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate. Applicants may also attend the Sabanci University English proficiency exam that will be held on March 17, April 14, May 26, June 30, July 14 2018  All applicants who plan to attend SU exams should complete their online application before the exam dates. The spoken English level of the applicant will be evaluated in the interview.

For more information: Oktay Dindar (0216) 483 9734 or oktayd@sabanciuniv.edu

                                Neyir Özdemir (0216) 483 9743 or nozdemir@sabanciuniv.edu

Executive MBA-NT Required Documents 
Applicants may also attend the Sabanci University English proficiency exam that will be held on March 17, April 14, May 26, June 30, July 14 2018.  All applicants who plan to attend SU exams should complete their online application before the exam dates. 
The spoken English level of the applicant will be evaluated in the interview.
 

ALES or equivalent test scores are not required for the applications to Executive MBA program.

Application Deadline for Executive MBA: 
Early Applications  : May 11, 2018
Applications : July 6, 2018

Admission Process: After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate.

For more information: OktayDindar (0216) 483 9734 or oktayd@sabanciuniv.edu

                                   Neyir Özdemir (0216) 483 9743 or nozdemir@sabanciuniv.edu

Application for the Masters in Finance-NT(MiF) Program: 
All candidates who have a 4-year undergraduate degree may apply to the Program.

Application Deadline for MiF: 
Early Applications            : March 2, 2018
Scholarship Applications  : June 8, 2018

Applications                      : July 6, 2018

Admission Process: 

Online application is required. Following online application, applicants are required to send the originals(hard copy) of the required documents by post. After an initial screening, eligible candidates are to be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be mailed to the candidate.

For more information: Burcu Albayrak, (0216) 483 9672 or balbayrak@sabanciuniv.edu

Application for the Masters in Business Analytics (MSc. in BA) Program: 
All candidates who have a 4-year undergraduate degree may apply to the Program.

Application Deadline for MSc.in BA-With Thesis: 
Applications                : June 6, 2018

Admission Process: After an initial screening of the documents, eligible candidates will be interviewed. Interview results and acceptance decisions will be sent by mail.

For more information: Ekin Basat (0216) 483 9671 or ekinbasat@sabanciuniv.edu

Application for the PhD Program: 
The PhD program in Management is open to candidates with a background in business, economics, engineering, social or natural sciences.

Application Deadline for PhD: June 13, 2018

For more information: Ekin Basat (0216) 483 9671 or ekinbasat@sabanciuniv.edu

Sabancı Üniversitesi 

Öğrenci Kaynakları Birimi,

Orta Mahalle, Üniversite Cd. No:27, Tuzla, 34956 Istanbul 

0 (216) 483 90 93 

0 (216) 483 90 73

studentinfo@sabanciuniv.edu

The second Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition was hosted by Sabancı University on May 9, 2018. Founded by the University of Queensland Australia, the competition was carried out by the Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Research Awards Committee.

The jury members of the competition were VSY Biotechnology ve İlaç Sanayi A.Ş. CEO Ercan Varlıbaş, Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Member Hasan Sait Ölmez, Digital Transformation Advisor and Lecturer at Bilgi and Bahçeşehir Universities Kozan Demircan, Sabancı University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Member Murat Germen and Sabancı University Vice President of Research and Development Şirin Tekinay.  The winner was Mechatronic Engineering PhD Candidate Ebru Demir.

Winner Prize

Ten Sabancı University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences PhD candidates presented their dissertations in 3 minutes using only one slide in the Three Minute Thesis competition, and Ebru Demir won the competition. Her "Winner" prize was presented by Şirin Tekinay. Ebru Demir's 3-minute presentation is available here.

Runner-up Prize

 The panel of distinguished jury members voted Electronic Engineering PhD Candidate Atia Shafique for second place. Her "Winner" prize was presented by Ercan Varlıbaş. Atia Shafique's 3-minute presentation is available here.

 People's Choice Prize

The winner of the "People's Choice" Prize was Physics PhD Candidate Ali Asgharpour, who received the most votes from the audience. His prize was presented by panelist Kozan Demircan. Ali Asgharpour's 3-minute presentation is available here.  

Please visit the  3MT Awards website for more information about the competition.

The Turkey Country Finals of the PowerUp! Competition held by EIT InnoEnergy in Turkey and 23 European countries for startups in energy and clean technologies featured 10 startups who were chosen for their innovative work in clean energy and environmentally-friendly technologies. The finals were held at the Istanbul Sabancı Center in association with Sabancı University, EIT InnoEnergy's only partner in Turkey.  The winning startup was Reengen founded by Şahin Çağlayan and Utku Simitli, and the runner-up was Momentum Ar-Ge founded by Rahmi Erdem Yıldız.

The 4th PowerUp! Competition held by EIT InnoEnergy received submissions from 299 energy-based startups from Turkey and 23 other countries from Central and Eastern Europe. The majority of the submissions were from Turkey, and PowerUp! Turkey Country Finals were hosted by the Sabancı University Startup Company League (SUCool) at the Sabancı Center on Thursday, May 10, 2018. 

Commenting on the competition, Sabancı University Startup Company League and  EIT InnoEnergy Turkey Director Başar Kaya said:

“The entrepreneurship ecosystem in Turkey is new but burgeoning. Energy startups draw the most attention to themselves due to both regional priorities and global developments. High regulation in the energy business and market dynamics controlled mostly by large players may prevent startups from entering the market. The support of an institution like InnoEnergy, with its expertise in the global energy markets and strong business partners, has the potential to carry a startup beyond its local market to the global scene. Thus, PowerUp was critical to energy entrepreneurs in Turkey for establishing contact with EIT InnoEnergy and becoming part of the global business network. The fact that Turkey accounts for the most submissions among the 24 countries shows how motivated energy startups in Turkey are to expand to global markets."

PowerUp Turkey was held in association with the Sabancı University Startup Company League (SUCool) and received submissions from 37 startups. The 10 chosen startups attended the Bootcamp on May 5 and 6, 2018 to work on their business models with expert trainers, mentors and energy sector professionals, and rehearsed their presentations for the finals. The 10 startups presented their business ideas to a large audience consisting of energy sector representatives and investors at the finals on May 10.

Startups were assessed by the jury panel based on the originality of their products and services, the benefit to the energy industry, and potential for growth in global markets. PowerUp Turkey jury members were Sabancı University Presidential Advisor Dr. Volkan ÖZGÜZ, Sabancı University IICEC Director Dr. Carmine DIFIGLIO, EnerjiSA-EON CTO Gül EROL, VESTEL Ventures Board Member Cengiz Ultav, and InnoEnergy Cooperation and External Fund Operations Associate Michal Bajda.

PowerUp! Competition Gold Sponsor RAFAKO’s CEO Agnieszka Wasilewska-Semail said the following about the significance of the competition:

“At RAFAKO, our business is not limited to equipment design and production; the environment plays a large part as well.  That is why we support InnoEnergy’s mission to make a great impact through innovation in sustainable clean energy. Our goal is to make energy production as environmentally-friendly as possible. The PowerUp! Competition is a perfect match with RAFAKO’s objectives. We hope that the startups discovered in this competition will contribute to a cleaner environment.”

The country finalists will compete against each other at the Žofín Palace in Prague on June 19 for the grand prize of 30,000 Euros and participation in InnoEnergy’s prestigious Highway® Accelerator Program to prepare for a stronger entry into the market.

About EIT InnoEnergy

EIT InnoEnergy is the innovation engine for sustainable energy across Europe. At InnoEnergy we support and invest in innovation at every stage of the journey – from classroom to end-customer. With our network of partners we build connections across Europe, bringing together inventors and industry, graduates and employers, researchers and entrepreneurs, businesses and markets. We work in three essential areas of the innovation mix:

• Education to help create an informed and ambitious workforce that understands the demands of sustainability and the needs of industry.
• Innovation Projects to bring together ideas, inventors and industry to create commercially attractive technologies that deliver real results to customers.
• Business Creation Services to support entrepreneurs and start-ups who are expanding Europe’s energy ecosystem with their innovative offerings.

Bringing these disciplines together maximises the impact of each, accelerates the development of market-ready solutions, and creates a fertile environment in which we can sell the innovative results of our work.

InnoEnergy was established in 2010 and is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

The SHURA Energy Transformation Center was inaugurated on May 9, 2018 at a launch event attended by representatives from industry, public sector, civil society and universities to contribute to the debate on energy transformation in Turkey. SHURA also shared the striking results of its inaugural study on the Turkish electricity sector. According to this first nationwide study, Turkey can increase its installed wind and solar energy capacity to 40 gigawatts by 2026 without undertaking any additional transmission costs.

The SHURA Energy Transformation Center, founded with the partnership of the European Climate Foundation (ECF), Germany's most influential energy think-tank Agora Energiewende, and Sabancı University Istanbul Policy Center (IPC), started its activities to facilitate Turkey's transformation to a low-carbon energy system. SHURA is focused on producing research and analyses that assess the economic, technological and political aspects of Turkey's energy sector in order to create a common platform with energy efficiency and renewable sources at its center. 

Speaking at the event, SHURA Energy Transformation Center Steering Committee Chair Selahattin Hakman pointed out the objectives, mission and approach of SHURA, saying “SHURA believes in the importance of a process that will consider the perspectives of all stakeholders in the energy sector to ensure a quick transformation which will also reinforce the economy and benefit all parties involved” dedi.

40 GW of installed wind and solar energy capacity possible by 2026 

SHURA shared the results of its inaugural study on the Turkish electricity generation capacity and transmission infrastructure. Focusing on the possible means of integrating renewable resources to the electricity transmission network, the study fills a significant knowledge gap. 

Emphasizing that this was the first nationwide study in Turkey, Değer Saygın continued: “The results of the study on the increasing share of renewable sources in the electricity transmission network are exciting. Turkey has the potential to double the forecasted increase in solar and wind power without introducing any additional costs to the transmission network investment planned by TEİAŞ until 2026. This will ensure that the electricity produced from these sources accounts for more than  20% of total consumption. In other words, increasing Turkey's installed capacity for wind and solar power to 40 GW by 2026 will have little impact on the electricity network. This is groundbreaking for system operators, energy planners and investors. This report on the development of renewable energy may pave the way for a large-scale transformation of the Turkish energy system.” 

SHURA Brings the Energy Sector Together 

Saying that SHURA aimed to contribute to building a low-carbon future through knowledge and current data,  Selahattin Hakman continued: “SHURA  also finds it important that different perspectives are integrated into energy transformation. This is why SHURA has an advisory board that consists of leaders from investment, technology, finance, academia, consultancy, think-tanks, and nongovernmental organizations. Our name is inspired by the mythological Middle Eastern deities of wind (Shu) and sun (Ra), and is a homonym of the Arabic word for 'council'.  As such, we are perfectly situated to become a multi-stakeholder negotiation platform that will reflect Turkey's transformative power in renewable energies.”

Delivering introductory remarks, Sabancı University President Professor Zehra Sayers said, “Sabancı University, in association with national and international partners, has been undertaking successful initiatives and doing work on climate change and energy issues through the years. It now hosts the SHURA initiative to follow through on its vision of bringing together decision-makers, the private sector, and civil society organizations around original research focusing on analysis.”

Dr. Patrick Graichen, Executive Director of Agora Energiewende, the most influential energy think-tank in Germany, commented: “In Germany, we are aware of the importance of leading a global energy transformation, and have witnessed the benefits of renewable energies and efficiency technologies as costs go down quickly. I hope that the creative business minds in Turkey will join the governments and sectors that have realized the opportunities offered by energy transformation. Agora Energiewende has been established to discuss transformation based on multi-stakeholder technical research, making its collaboration with SHURA especially valuable. I believe SHURA will be a great business partner for Turkey's energy future.” 

Discussing energy transformation in Turkey, SHURA founding partner European Climate Foundation's General Director Prof. Laurence Tubiana said, “Country-level energy transformation is prerequisite to implementing the Paris Convention. With an analytical foundation, a team knowledgeable in energy systems, and a transparent and data-centric attitude, I believe that SHURA will inspire Turkey's policies for transitioning to a safe, efficient and low-carbon energy system.”  

SHURA Energy Transformation Center Director Dr. Değer Saygın discussed the economic opportunities that energy transformation would create, saying: “Turkey has been undergoing extensive change with a rapidly-growing economy, increasing energy demand, and progressively more competitive energy market, and has become one of Europe's most prolific wind and solar markets. An industry that provides solutions to energy transformation, investors who are open to flexible and new business models, and creative entrepreneurs are an asset for Turkey to play a leading role on a global scale."

Sabancı University ranks 18th on the Times Higher Education (THE) “Top Universities in BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2018"

22 Turkish universities were included in the BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2018.

Times Higher Education’s BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings include the top 378 universities in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and 42 other emerging economies, and Sabancı University maintained its position in 18th place.

Similar to the World University Rankings, the list uses a methodology that covers Teaching, Research, Citations, International Outlook and Industry Income using 13 performance indicators.

Together with Sabancı University in 18th place, other Turkish universities on the “BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings" are Koç University (16th), Bilkent University (45th), Boğaziçi University (54th), ITU (64th), METU (89th), Hacettepe University (140th), Atılım University (142nd), Istanbul University (169th), Akdeniz University (170th), while Erciyes, Gebze, Izmir Institute of Technology, TOBB and Marmara Universities were in the 201st to 250th range, Yıldız Technical University in the 251st to 300th range, Anadolu, Ankara Dokuz Eylül and Gazi Universities in the 301st to 350th range, and Ondokuz Mayıs and Yeditepe Universities in the 351+ range.