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Title and Gender Distribution · State and Foundation Universities
YÖK 2025 · all universities
According to YÖK 2025 data, a total of 185,169 academic staff work in 205 universities and higher schools in Turkey. Title breakdown: 39,506 professors, 25,761 associate professors, 45,485 Asst. Professor, 35,288 lecturers and 39,129 research assistants. The dataset includes 127 state, 74 foundation universities and 4 foundation vocational colleges.
Data source and usage guide
The data on this page is compiled from the 2025 academic staff statistics published by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK). It covers all state universities, foundation universities, and foundation vocational schools.
YÖK 2025 data · total staff ranking
| # | University | Type | Total | Male | Female | Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 4,337 | 2,312 | 2,025 | %46.7 |
2 | ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 3,635 | 1,679 | 1,956 | %53.8 |
3 | HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 3,548 | 1,410 | 2,138 | %60.3 |
4 | İSTANBUL ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 3,420 | 1,621 | 1,799 | %52.6 |
5 | MARMARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 3,150 | 1,491 | 1,659 | %52.7 |
6 | GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 3,064 | 1,412 | 1,652 | %53.9 |
7 | EGE ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 2,980 | 1,357 | 1,623 | %54.5 |
8 | DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 2,849 | 1,366 | 1,483 | %52.1 |
9 | ATATÜRK ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 2,707 | 1,605 | 1,102 | %40.7 |
10 | AKDENİZ ÜNİVERSİTESİ | State | 2,596 | 1,343 | 1,253 | %48.3 |
Common questions about the data
According to YÖK 2025 data, a total of 185,169 academic staff work in 205 universities and higher schools in Turkey. Of these, 98,562 are male (53.2%) and 86,607 are female (46.8%).
SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ is the largest university in Turkey with 4,337 academic staff, followed by ANKARA ÜNİVERSİTESİ (3,635) and HACETTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ (3,548).
In 2025, the female academic ratio across Turkey is 46.8%. This ratio rises to 55.0% among research assistants but falls to 34.9% among professors. Gender parity deteriorates in favor of men as one moves up the professional hierarchy.
SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ has the most professors in Turkey with 1,797 professors (YÖK 2025).
The dataset includes 127 state universities, 74 foundation universities, and 4 foundation vocational colleges. State universities maintain their dominance with 153,988 academics, while foundation universities employ 30,938 academics.
Among universities with at least 100 academic staff, İSTANBUL GALATA ÜNİVERSİTESİ stands out with a female academic ratio of 71.1% (YÖK 2025).