25 Best universities for Oncology and Cancer research in Istanbul

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Istanbul ranked based on their research performance in Oncology and Cancer research. A graph of 258K citations received by 18K academic papers made by 25 universities in Istanbul was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Istanbul University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#1 in Turkey

#94 in Asia

Enrollment: 35,190
Founded: 1933

2. Marmara University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#7 in Turkey

#206 in Asia

Enrollment: 14,066
Founded: 1982

3. Koc University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#18 in Turkey

#335 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1992

4. Acibadem University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#29 in Turkey

#426 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 2007

5. Bezmialem Vakif University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#32 in Turkey

#439 in Asia

Founded: 2010

6. Yeditepe University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#34 in Turkey

#460 in Asia

Enrollment: 19,508
Founded: 1996

7. Istanbul Medeniyet University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#39 in Turkey

#492 in Asia

Founded: 2010

8. Istanbul Medipol University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#42 in Turkey

#524 in Asia

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 2009

9. Sabanci University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#47 in Turkey

#593 in Asia

Founded: 1996

10. Istanbul Science University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#55 in Turkey

#668 in Asia

Founded: 2006

11. Bogazici University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#59 in Turkey

#735 in Asia

Enrollment: 3,998
Founded: 1971

12. Maltepe University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#60 in Turkey

#762 in Asia

Founded: 1997

13. Istanbul Technical University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#64 in Turkey

#838 in Asia

Enrollment: 15,358
Founded: 1944

14. Yildiz Technical University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#68 in Turkey

#908 in Asia

Enrollment: 9,842
Founded: 1982

15. Istanbul Kultur University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#70 in Turkey

#913 in Asia

Founded: 1997

16. Altinbas University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#72 in Turkey

#939 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 2008

17. Istanbul Aydin University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#76 in Turkey

#1010 in Asia

Founded: 2007

18. Istanbul New Century University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#80 in Turkey

#1063 in Asia

Founded: 2016

19. Halic University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#86 in Turkey

#1156 in Asia

Founded: 1998

20. Uskudar University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#87 in Turkey

#1173 in Asia

Founded: 2011

21. Okan University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#89 in Turkey

#1193 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 12,908
Founded: 1999

22. Nisantasi University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#99 in Turkey

#1357 in Asia

Founded: 2009

23. Beykent University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#104 in Turkey

#1512 in Asia

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1997

24. Istanbul Bilgi University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#106 in Turkey

#1539 in Asia

Enrollment: 20,000
Founded: 1996

25. Istanbul Arel University

For Oncology and Cancer research

#108 in Turkey

#1561 in Asia

Founded: 2007

Universities for Oncology and Cancer research near Istanbul

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
87	Kocaeli University	22	Kocaeli
88	Uludag University	11	Bursa
116	Tekirdag Namik Kemal University	58	Tekirdag
119	Sakarya University	40	Sakarya
184	Duzce University	56	Duzce
188	Anadolu University	49	Eskisehir
190	Eskisehir Osmangazi University	20	Eskisehir
216	Trakya University	17	Edirne
217	Abant Izzet Baysal University	41	Bolu
237	Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University	50	Canakkale

Medicine subfields in Istanbul

Anatomy and Physiology28

Anesthesiology22

Biomedical Engineering11

Clinical Psychology30

Critical Care Nursing13

Family medicine17

Gastroenterology and Hepatology21

Health Science22

Healthcare Management (MHA)21

Medical Physics6

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)26

Occupational Therapy7

Ophthalmology14

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine15

Physical Therapy25

Plastic Surgery17

Public Health33

Radiation Therapy12

Radiology and Nuclear medicine31

Respiratory Therapy5

Sonography and Ultrasound7

Sports Medicine20