TEHRAN – The twenty third version of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), 2027, has positioned 11 Iranian universities among the many world’s high institutes, up from 9 universities in 2026.
University of Tehran, with a world ranking of 367, ranks first among the many Iranian universities, IRNA reported.
Sharif University of Technology (ranking 390), and Amirkabir University of Technology (483), are positioned second and third.
Iran University of Science and Technology (504), Isfahan University of Technology (620), University of Tabriz (686), Shahid Beheshti University (781-790), Shiraz University (791-800), are different high universities included in this 12 months’s ranking.
The QS World University Rankings methodology combines popularity proof, analysis efficiency, and employability outcomes right into a weighted framework designed to match establishments globally. By structuring the ranking round lenses and clearly weighted indicators, QS goals to make the drivers of total efficiency clear, whereas eligibility thresholds assist guarantee establishments are in contrast on a broadly constant foundation.
Fifty % of an establishment’s QS World University Ranking place is predicated on the Research and Discovery Lens, comprised of Academic Reputation (30 %) and Citations per Faculty (20 %) Indicators.
Twenty % of an establishment’s place is predicated on its efficiency in the Employability and Outcomes Lens. This Lens is made up of Employer Reputation (15 %) and Employment Outcomes (5 %).
Global engagement (15 %), Learning experiences (10 %), and Sustainability (5 %) are the three different indicators used to guage the universities.
Not all greater schooling establishments are eligible for the QS World University Rankings, and never all eligible establishments proceed to be ranked. In the flagship QS World University Rankings, solely round 1,500 establishments are ranked to make sure information high quality, although it assess over 8,000 as a part of a traditional cycle.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Imperial College London, Stanford University, University of Oxford, and Harvard University are the highest 5 universities in QS ranking.
Recent rankings
The sixteenth version of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 has included 10 Iranian universities in three broad topic areas.
The 2026 version of the QS World University Rankings by Subject options 55 slender topics throughout 5 broad topic areas.
In the Engineering and Technology class, Sharif University of Technology, with a world ranking of 252, is positioned first in the nation. The college’s greatest international ranking is in Engineering-Petroleum (20); it ranks 151-200 in civil and structural engineering, engineering-mechanical, in addition to electrical and digital engineering.
University of Tehran is positioned second, with a ranking of 288 globally. It ranks twenty third in engineering petroleum. The college ranks between 201 and 250 in chemical engineering, engineering-mechanical, and electrical and digital engineering.
Amirkabir University of Technology, with a world ranking of 401-450, is positioned third. Its greatest international ranking is in Engineering-Petroleum (51-100).
Iran University of Science and Technology ranks 451-500 in the world, and fourth in the nation.
In the Life Sciences and Medicine class, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (312). Tehran University of Medical Sciences ranks between 151-225 in Nursing, and 151-200 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
University of Tehran (401-450) is positioned second, nationwide, subsequent to Iran University of Medical Sciences. It ranks 151-200 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
Iran University of Medical Sciences and Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (401-500) rank third, collectively. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences ranks 251-300 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences is positioned between 501-550 globally; it ranks 201-250 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU) is positioned between 501-550.
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences ranks 501-550. It ranks 151-225 in Nursing, and 151-200 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
In the Natural Sciences class, University of Tehran, with a world ranking of 336, is positioned first. It ranks 201-250 in (*11*) Sciences, 301-350 in Material Sciences, and 351-400 in Mathematics.
Sharif University of Technology is positioned second, ranking 401-450 globally. It ranks between 201-25 in Material Sciences.
The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2026 has ranked 166 Iranian universities among the many high establishments in the world, up from 164 in 2025.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences and University of Tehran are positioned among the many high ten establishments in West Asia, ranking fifth and tenth, respectively.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences (with a world ranking of 701) is the highest college in the nation.
University of Tehran and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services are positioned second and third, respectively.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences rank 37 in Dentistry (first in West Asia), 49 in Dermatology, 73 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 81 in Otorhinolaryngology, 94 in Infectious Diseases, 96 in Public Health, Environment and Occupational Health, 98 in Urology, 108 in Ophthalmology, 131 in Medicine (first in West Asia), 139 in Epidemiology, 159 in Nephrology, 176 in Surgery, and 189 in Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine.
University of Tehran ranks 71 in Architecture, 72 in Business, administration, and Accounting (first in West Asia), 76 in Geography, Planning, and Development, 112 in Energy (first in West Asia), 128 in Geology, 137 in Civil and Structural Engineering, 169 in Atmospheric Science, 208 in Religious Studies, 242 in Earth and Planetary Sciences, 248 in forestry, and 290 in Aquatic Science.
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences ranks 96 in Pathology and Forensic Medicine, 106 in Urology, and 130 in Dermatology.
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences ranks 109 in Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutics (2nd in West Asia), and 182 in Urology.
Golestan University ranks 132 in Social Sciences, and 155 in Education (first in West Asia).
In (*11*) Sciences, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute ranks 1st in West Asia (130 globally), University of Tehran ranks third in West Asia.
In Architecture, University of Gilan ranks 70, and Iran University of Science and Technology ranks 80 globally.
University of Kashan ranks 66 globally in Ocean Engineering.
In Biomedical Engineering, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences rank 74, 245, and 261, respectively.
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