Annually, the Turkish URAP Agency ranks the best institutions in the world by their publications, citations and international partnerships. For assessment, the Web of Science and InCites data are used.
In 2023-2024, SumDU raised its global and national positions in the World University Ranking.
Among TOP 3 Ukrainian leaders, there are T.H. Shevchenko Kyiv National University, Sumy State University, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.