Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) explored new opportunities for international collaboration with THE (Times Higher Education), one of the most reputable ranking organizations in the field of higher education. The meeting took place on October 1, 2025, with THE Commercial Director (UK-Europe), Lachyn Italmazova, and representatives from KTU, led by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Omer Faruk Ursavas. Also attending were officials from the Internationalization Coordination Unit and the Ranking Unit, Ulas Kutsi Cezik and Yücel Bulut. The main agenda focused on strengthening our university’s position in international rankings, enhancing its global visibility, and establishing principles for the use of databases, applications, and software infrastructure provided by THE throughout this process. Within the scope of this meeting, the aim is for KTU’s academic and administrative units to establish a more effective communication network with ranking organizations, achieve more accurate analysis of performance indicators, and clearly demonstrate the university’s global potential.

Accordingly, to maintain Karadeniz Technical University rise in international rankings and achieve its strategic goals in this area, it was decided to intensify contact and cooperation with leading ranking institutions, especially THE and QS. Karadeniz Technical University is determinedly advancing toward becoming a more visible and influential university internationally through its efforts in scientific productivity, academic quality, and global engagement.