Cankaya University: Statistics

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#2982 of 14,131 In the World
#901 of 5,830 In Asia
#60 of 175 In Turkey
#9 of 16 In Ankara
#155 of 2,776 For Applied Mathematics
Top50% For 53 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
cankaya.edu.tr
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
32%*

* Cankaya University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsEntrance Examination; Secondary School Certificate; 1000 or more SAT1; 40 or more Basic Learning Skills Test; 21 or more ACT;
Academic CalendarSeptember to June; Summer School

Research profile

Cankaya University has published 5,770 scientific papers with 125,824 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Applied Mathematics.

Publications
5,770
Citations
125,824

Cankaya University majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
3,771 / 106,603
Quantum and Particle physics
3,299 / 98,102
Engineering
2,884 / 60,480
Mathematics
2,688 / 87,091
Computer Science
2,585 / 56,198
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,411 / 44,860
Biology
1,987 / 45,139
Environmental Science
1,934 / 40,426
Chemistry
1,867 / 41,033
Applied Mathematics
1,715 / 71,069
Philosophy
1,516 / 26,761
Business
1,461 / 40,932
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,236 / 28,141
Economics
1,218 / 37,093
Medicine
1,193 / 25,362
Geography and Cartography
1,108 / 20,030
Materials Science
1,081 / 22,776
Statistics
1,054 / 22,737
Geology
1,003 / 22,538
Psychology
997 / 19,387
Political Science
960 / 17,746
Optical Engineering
910 / 18,144
Law
886 / 17,460
Machine Learning
850 / 21,052
Linguistics
827 / 13,896
Genetics
814 / 18,818
Electrical Engineering
785 / 16,082
Finance
763 / 26,932
Ecology
646 / 15,079
Paleontology
643 / 14,688
Telecommunications
617 / 13,593
Management
576 / 13,912
Biochemistry
573 / 13,895
Mechanical Engineering
572 / 12,592
Sociology
549 / 8,468
Organic Chemistry
522 / 8,886
History
512 / 5,779
Social Psychology
492 / 13,469
Archaeology
472 / 5,675
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
469 / 11,826

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 2 3
1994 0 3
1995 0 6
1996 1 3
1997 2 4
1998 5 2
1999 13 3
2000 6 13
2001 16 19
2002 17 39
2003 21 70
2004 41 82
2005 67 139
2006 79 300
2007 107 542
2008 103 663
2009 105 977
2010 115 1170
2011 185 1659
2012 165 1818
2013 213 2603
2014 187 2860
2015 186 3110
2016 264 3550
2017 303 4710
2018 387 6178
2019 460 8828
2020 670 14160
2021 633 17107
2022 574 16677
2023 440 15798
2024 254 14042
2025 176 10332
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Cankaya University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Undergraduate Programs 35,000 Turkish Lira
Graduate Programs 40,000 Turkish Lira
PhD Programs 45,000 Turkish Lira

Cankaya University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Cankaya University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes TBD
Biology No Yes TBD
Business Yes Yes TBD
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes Yes TBD
Economics Yes Yes TBD
Engineering Yes Yes TBD
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics Yes Yes TBD
Medicine No No No
Physics No Yes TBD
Psychology Yes Yes TBD

Notable alumni

  1. Gizem Giraygil

    Gizem Giraygil
    Born in
    Turkey Flag Turkey
    Years
    1986-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    volleyball player
    Biography

    Gizem Giraygil is a Turkish volleyball player. She is 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) tall and plays as setter. Currently, Gizem competes for Lokomotiv Baku in Azerbaijan. She played 59 times for the Turkish national team.

Cankaya University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Science English, Mathematics and Computer Science, Psychology, Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Economics and Administrative Sciences Business Administration, Economics, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences
Faculty : Engineering and Architecture Architecture, Civics, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Law Law
Institute : Science and Technology Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, Mathematics and Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering
Institute : Social Sciences Business Administration, Cultural Studies, English, Finance, International Business, Private Law, Public Law

General information

Alternative names CU
Cankaya Üniversitesi
Founded 1997
Accreditation Council of Higher Education (YÖK)

Location and contacts

Address Yukariyurtcu Mahallesi Mimar Sinan Caddesi No:4, Etimesgut
Ankara, Ankara, 06790
Turkey
City population 5,803,000

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