Universities in Iran
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Iran
  • 06 Mar, 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. 124 universities in Iran ranked.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with University of Tehran ranked highest among 62 listed universities in Iran.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) updated with University of Guilan ranked highest among 3 listed universities in Iran.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 10 universities from Iran.

Rankings of universities in Iran 2024

#151
Iran

Islamic Azad University, East Tehran


#152
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Astara


#153
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Eslamshahr



#154
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Zahedan


#155
Iran

Technical and Vocational University

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#156
Iran

Shiraz University of Applied Science and Technology


#157
Iran

Islamic Azad University of Roudehen


#158
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Ahar


#159
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Mahdishahr


#160
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan


#161
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas


#162
Iran

Islamic Azad University of Bojnourd


#163
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Damavand


#164
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Maragheh


#165
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Naein


#166
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Shabestar


#167
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Parand


#168
Iran

University of Neyshabur


#169
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Ferdows


#170
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Eghlid


#171
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Firuzabad


#172
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Khoy


#173
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Mahabad


#174
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh


#175
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Sepidan


#176
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Shirvan


#177
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Takestan


#178
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Yasuj


#179
Iran

Islamic Azad University of Jahrom


#180
Iran

Islamic Azad University of Fasa


#181
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon


#182
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran

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#183
Iran

Salman Farsi University of Kazerun


#184
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Bandar-e Anzali


#185
Iran

Islamic Azad University, ShahreQods


#186
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Bonab


#187
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Gorgan


#188
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Khomain


#189
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Nur


#190
Iran

Islamic Azad University of Ilam


#191
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Mobarakeh


#192
Iran

Higher Education Complex of Larestan


#193
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Birjand


#194
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Kashan


#195
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Darab


#196
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Kazeroon


#197
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Masjed Soleyman


#198
Iran

Islamic Azad University, Tafresh


#199

Hazrat-e Narjes University of Rafsanjan


#200
Iran

Islamic Azad University, West Tehran


Highest subject rankings of universities in Iran

Mechanical Engineering NTU Rankings by Subject
#27 
University of Tehran
Business URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#57 
University of Tehran
Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#61 
University of Tehran
Geology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#78 
University of Tehran
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#79 
University of Tehran
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#100 
University of Tehran
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#120 
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Economics URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#136 
University of Tehran
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#154 
Amirkabir University of Technology
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
University of Tehran

Iran Key Facts for International Students

130 out of 236 Universities in Iran Ranked in at least one ranking

21 Different Rankings list Universities in Iran (16 institution and 5 subject rankings)

8 Global Rankings rank Universities in Iran Among TOP 200

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FAQ

University of Tehran ranks #1 in Iran in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Iran University of Tehran is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 25 rankings where University of Tehran is listed.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Business (Business). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences is ranked best in Iran for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

Amirkabir University of Technology is ranked best in Iran for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Amirkabir University of Technology.

University of Tehran is ranked best in Iran for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Tehran.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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