64 Iranian Medical Universities Shine in 2025 Webometrics Global Rankings
In the latest January edition of the Webometrics world ranking, a total of 64 medical universities from Iran have made their mark, showcasing their academic prowess and contributions to the global educational landscape. Among these esteemed institutions, the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences stand out, securing spots within the top 500 universities worldwide.
This year’s ranking positions the University of Tehran at 335, while Tehran University of Medical Sciences follows closely at 468. Other notable Iranian medical universities include:
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences – 656
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences – 878
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences – 886
- Iran University of Medical Sciences – 917
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences – 987
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences – 1102
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences – 1803
- Hamedan University of Medical Sciences – 1889
- Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences – 2034
The Ranking Web (Webometrics) aims to foster open access to knowledge produced by universities. Since its inception in 2004, it has grown to include nearly 32,000 higher education institutions (HEIs) globally. This comprehensive ranking leverages both webometric and bibliometric indicators, sourced from trusted platforms like Majestic, Google Scholar, and Scimago-Scopus. The data collection occurs in the early days of January, while bibliometric information spans from 2019 to 2023.
Webometrics distinguishes itself by providing insights into a multitude of institutions from the Global South, which often remain underrepresented in other rankings. The evaluation metrics employed by Webometrics include:
- Impact (Visibility)
- Accessibility (Transparency/Open Access)
- Excellence (Research Quality)
In addition to Iranian universities, the January 2025 edition of Webometrics also highlights the top 10 universities worldwide:
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Oxford
- University of California, Berkeley
- Cornell University
- University of Washington
- Columbia University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Cambridge
In recent rankings, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2025 has acknowledged 81 Iranian universities across 10 out of 11 subject areas, marking an increase from 73 universities in 2024. The ten subject areas ranked include:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Economics
- Clinical and Health
- Computer Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Iran’s top rankings can be observed particularly in Computer Science and Engineering disciplines. Notably:
- University of Tehran ranks 401-500 in Arts and Humanities.
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Shahid Beheshti University rank 501-600.
- Sharif University of Technology leads in Computer Science with a rank of 151-175.
Furthermore, the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings (ISR) has recognized 29 Iranian universities for their contributions to interdisciplinary science research. This project, in collaboration with Schmidt Science Fellows, ranks a total of 749 universities from 92 countries. The University of Tehran shines at 77th globally, followed closely by:
- Shiraz University – 132
- Razi University – 174
- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad – 187
- University of Tabriz – 201-250
The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has included 32 Iranian universities in its 2025 list, a slight increase from 31 in 2024. The rankings highlight:
- University of Tehran – 87 globally
- Sharif University of Technology – 97
- Amirkabir University of Technology – 114
Additionally, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 features 85 Iranian universities, reflecting a rise from 75 institutions in 2024. This year’s rankings include 2,092 universities from 115 countries, with 185 new entries enhancing the competitive landscape.
As the educational framework continues to evolve, Iranian universities are solidifying their global standing, demonstrating excellence across various academic disciplines while contributing significantly to research and innovation.
