Bezmialem Vakıf University has reached the summit of Türkiye's academic performance rankings. According to 2024 data, the University ranked 1st nationwide in citations per faculty member and 4th in publications per faculty member.
As of the 2025 interim data, the Faculty of Medicine rose to 4th place in Türkiye in publications per faculty member, while in the URAP 2024–2025 Türkiye University Rankings, Bezmialem ranked 2nd among foundation universities with a medical faculty.
Leading in Scientific Impact and Productivity
Based on 2024 academic performance indicators prepared using the Web of Science database, Bezmialem Vakıf University stands among Türkiye's most productive and scientifically influential universities.
The assessment revealed that Bezmialem ranked:
• 1st in Türkiye in citations per faculty member, and
• 4th in Türkiye in publications per faculty member,
positioning the University among the nation's most successful higher education institutions.
These outcomes reaffirm Bezmialem's status as a leading academic and research institution, recognized for its high-impact scholarly output, international visibility, and research excellence.
Success in the Field of Medicine – URAP 2024–2025 Results
According to the 2024–2025 Türkiye University Rankings announced by the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) under the Middle East Technical University (METU) Informatics Institute, Bezmialem Vakıf University ranked 2nd among foundation universities with a medical faculty.
This result highlights the University's strong national recognition stemming from its high-quality education processes and robust research capacity in the field of health sciences.
Faculty of Medicine Ranked 4th in Türkiye in 2025 Data
As of September 14, 2025, the Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine was ranked 4th among Türkiye's medical faculties in the “Number of Publications per Faculty Member" list prepared using Scopus data.
This success once again demonstrates Bezmialem's sustainable research culture and leadership not only in general academic performance but also in the field of health sciences.
“Sustainable Excellence in Scientific Productivity"
Rector of Bezmialem Vakıf University, Prof. Dr. Adem Akçakaya, emphasized that this achievement is the result of the University's research-oriented vision, stating:
“With a health legacy spanning more than 180 years, Bezmialem continues to advance confidently toward becoming one of the world's distinguished research universities.
The scientific productivity of our academics reflects both our institutional research culture and the investments we have made in our research infrastructure.
These accomplishments inspire us as we pursue our future goals."
Strong Impact at National and International Levels
Bezmialem Vakıf University continues its mission guided by scientific excellence, innovation, and social contribution, integrating these principles into its health-oriented higher education model.
The latest ranking results further strengthen Bezmialem's leadership at the national level and underscore its growing prominence in the international academic arena.
Through strategic initiatives to enhance research quality and global collaborations, Bezmialem steadfastly advances its mission as
“The University Shaping the Future of Health through Science."
