The QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Europe University Rankings evaluate universities using performance indicators under five main categories: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, faculty-student ratio, international faculty and student ratios, and sustainability.

In the QS Europe University Rankings 2026, Gazi University made significant progress in percentile terms both across Europe and within Türkiye.

Notable Progress in the European Ranking:

 In 2026, among 958 universities evaluated across Europe, Gazi University ranked 286th. In 2025, Gazi University ranked 267th among 658 universities; because the number of participating institutions increased by 45.6%, our percentile improved from 40.6% to 29.9%, placing Gazi University among the top 30% in Europe.

Gazi University QS Europe Ranking Comparison (2025-2026): 2025: 658 participants, rank 267, percentile 40.6%. 2026: 958 participants, rank 286, percentile 29.9%.

Position in the Türkiye Ranking:

Gazi University maintained its strong position in the national ranking. In 2025, Gazi University ranked 10th among 71 Turkish universities; in 2026, it ranked 11th among 103 universities. Despite the 45.1% increase in the number of Turkish universities included in the ranking, its percentile improved from 14.1% to 10.7%, placing it within the top 11%.

Gazi University QS Europe (Türkiye Regional) Ranking Comparison (2025-2026): 2025: 71 participants, rank 10, percentile 14.1%. 2026: 103 participants, rank 11, percentile 10.7%.