Aydın Adnan Menderes University

We Are Among the Top 500 Universities in the World in the Field of Agriculture According to QS 2025 World Rankings!

According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, which evaluates universities worldwide based on their academic performance, our University has achieved a remarkable success by ranking within the 400–475 band in the field of Agriculture & Forestry.

This ranking highlights the global recognition of our University’s scientific research, academic publications, and international impact in agriculture, food, and forestry fields. Located in Aydın, a region prominent in agriculture and livestock, our University continues to make significant contributions to regional development.

With its qualified academic staff, strong laboratory infrastructure, contributions to the regional agricultural sector, and student-centered education, our Faculty of Agriculture has become a leading center in agricultural sciences through international collaborations and practice-oriented projects.

“It is a great pleasure to see our University reach this global level!”

Our Rector, Prof. Dr. Bülent Kent, expressed his pride in the achievement:

“It is an honor for us to be ranked in the 400–475 band in the QS World Rankings in the field of Agriculture.
This success is the result of the dedicated efforts of our academics, our emphasis on scientific research, and the high-quality education we provide to our students.
Agriculture is a strategic field for our country, and it makes us proud to see our University becoming competitive globally.
We will continue to work tirelessly to climb even higher in the rankings in the coming years.”**

“We will continue to contribute to the world with sustainable and innovative approaches!”

Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Kent emphasized the agricultural potential of Aydın, one of Turkey’s most important agricultural regions, known for olives, figs, chestnuts, cotton, and livestock.
He stated that ADU plays a pioneering role in regional development by supporting this potential with scientific research and practical education.

He also highlighted ongoing efforts in:

  • Advanced agricultural research
  • Sustainable agriculture projects
  • Training and consultancy services for local producers
  • EU and TÜBİTAK-supported scientific projects
  • Research in organic farming and agroecology
  • Climate-resilient agricultural practices

“These studies demonstrate that ADU is not only a key actor in Türkiye but also internationally recognized in agricultural innovation and sustainability.
The success in the QS Rankings proves that our efforts to increase ADU’s global academic competitiveness are yielding results.
In the coming period, our University aims to further expand international collaborations, increase academic publications, and broaden its industry-focused projects to rise even higher in the rankings.
As Aydın Adnan Menderes University, we will continue to contribute to our country and the world through sustainable, innovative, and scientific approaches in the field of agriculture and forestry.”

We extend our gratitude to all our academics, researchers, and students who contributed to this great success and wish them many more international achievements.