Kastamonu University achieved a significant success in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 Subject Rankings, one of the world's most prestigious higher education ranking organizations. Our university successfully entered the list of the world's best universities in the fields of Education, Life Sciences, and Engineering as a result of the evaluations conducted.

Our university ranked in the 601–800 band in Education, 801–1000 in Life Sciences, and 1001–1250 in Engineering. 

The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), prepared by Times Higher Education (THE), assesses universities' performance across disciplines and provides subject-specific rankings. In a statement by THE, it was stated that 1,211 universities from 98 countries and regions were evaluated this year, and that the same 18 performance indicators as in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 were used, rearranged appropriately for each field. 

Our university also ranked among the top 20 in Education and Life Sciences among universities in Türkiye that appeared in the THE World University Subject Rankings. Accordingly, our university is ranked 14th in Türkiye in the field of Education, 6th in Life Sciences, and 33rd in Engineering.

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, stated that the results of the education and research activities carried out in line with our University's strategic planning are reflected in international rankings. Our Rector stated that they were pleased to see the importance our academics place on research activities and the quality of education for our students reflected in international rankings, and that efforts to increase the visibility of our University would continue with the same determination.

Referring to the importance given to international student exchange programs, academic collaborations, and project writing training, our Rector also thanked the President of the Council of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, and YÖK members for their quality standards and support in the internationalization process.