Middle East Technical University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #575 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #97 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #3 of 16 | In Ankara |
| #87 of 1,000 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top50% | For 182 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Enrollment
- 14,928
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.metu.edu.tr
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or recognized foreign equivalent and national entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) and Summer School Session |
| Enrollment | 14,928 |
We've calculated the 8% acceptance rate for Middle East Technical University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Middle East Technical University is a world-class research university with 42,358 scientific papers published and 903,270 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Middle East Technical University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 263 | 844 |
| 1993 | 256 | 942 |
| 1994 | 295 | 1080 |
| 1995 | 304 | 1204 |
| 1996 | 365 | 1470 |
| 1997 | 406 | 1433 |
| 1998 | 399 | 1847 |
| 1999 | 477 | 2305 |
| 2000 | 519 | 2540 |
| 2001 | 606 | 3147 |
| 2002 | 813 | 4520 |
| 2003 | 885 | 5264 |
| 2004 | 874 | 6041 |
| 2005 | 934 | 7724 |
| 2006 | 1188 | 9947 |
| 2007 | 1190 | 11494 |
| 2008 | 1236 | 14321 |
| 2009 | 1352 | 16539 |
| 2010 | 1498 | 20077 |
| 2011 | 1551 | 25008 |
| 2012 | 1643 | 31143 |
| 2013 | 1610 | 36040 |
| 2014 | 1765 | 39553 |
| 2015 | 1722 | 42920 |
| 2016 | 2048 | 46274 |
| 2017 | 1931 | 48463 |
| 2018 | 2054 | 53545 |
| 2019 | 2038 | 61615 |
| 2020 | 1917 | 70246 |
| 2021 | 2146 | 80560 |
| 2022 | 1959 | 77922 |
| 2023 | 2163 | 81972 |
| 2024 | 1604 | 77020 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Middle East Technical 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 | 15,000 Turkish Lira |
| Graduate Programs | 20,000 Turkish Lira |
| PhD Programs | 25,000 Turkish Lira |
Middle East Technical University has 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 Middle East Technical 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 | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Middle East Technical University alumni
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Hamid Karzai
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Hamid Karzai is an Afghan statesman who served as the fourth president of Afghanistan from July 2002 to September 2014, including as the first elected president of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan from December 2004 to September 2014. He previously served as Chairman of the Afghan Interim Administration from December 2001 to July 2002. He is the chief (khān) of the Popalzai Durrani tribe of Pashtuns in Kandahar Province.
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Elif Şafak
- Occupations
- writerjournalistnovelist
- Biography
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Elif Shafak FRSL is a Turkish-British novelist, essayist, public speaker, political scientist and activist.
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Ali Babacan
- Occupations
- engineerpoliticiandiplomat
- Biography
-
Ali Babacan is a Turkish politician, economist, and engineer. He is the founder and current leader of the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA). He served 13 years as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Economy, Chief Negotiator for the EU and Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey from 2002 to 2015. He was a member of the parliament as well.
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Onur Saylak
- Occupations
- television directorfilm directoractor
- Biography
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Arif Onur Saylak is a Turkish actor, filmmaker and director. He was married for six years to Tuba Büyüküstün, with whom he has twin daughters.
Middle East Technical University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Industrial Design, Rural Planning, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, History, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics |
| Faculty : Economics and Administrative Sciences | Business Administration, Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Computer Education, Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Graduate School : Applied Mathematics | Applied Mathematics |
| Graduate School : Informatics | Cognitive Sciences, Computer Graphics, Health Administration, Information Technology |
| Graduate School : Marine Sciences | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Graduate School : Natural and Apllied Sciences | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Graduate School : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| Research Division : Applied Ethics | Ethics |
| Research Division : Audio-Visual Production | Cinema and Television |
| Research Division : Black Sea and Central Asian Countries | Asian Studies |
| Research Division : Coastal Harbour Engineering | Coastal Studies |
| Research Division : Construction Industry Training and Research | Construction Engineering |
| Research Division : Earthquake Engineering | Geological Engineering |
| Research Division : Economics | Economics |
| Research Division : Entrepreneurship | Management |
| Research Division : European Studies | European Studies |
| Research Division : Geology and Geophysics | Geology, Geophysics |
| Research Division : International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Research Division : Management and Administration | Administration, Management |
| Research Division : Petroleum | Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Research Division : Robotics Application | Robotics |
| Research Division : Science and Technology | Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Research Division : Software Research and Development | Software Engineering |
| Research Division : Transport | Transport and Communications |
| Research Division : Welding Technology and Non-Destructive Testing | Metal Techniques |
| School : Foreign Languages | English, Modern Languages, Writing |
General information
| Alternative names | METU Orta Dogu Teknik Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1956 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Üniversiteler Mahallesi Dumlupinar Bulvari N°1 Çankaya Ankara, Ankara, 06800 Turkey |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,803,000 |