100 Best universities for Biochemistry in Iran

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Iran ranked based on their research performance in Biochemistry. A graph of 9.54M citations received by 467K academic papers made by 121 universities in Iran was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#80 in Asia

#360 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 14,440
Male:Female: 39:61
Founded: 1934

2. University of Tehran

For Biochemistry

#113 in Asia

#438 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 52,588
Founded: 1934

3. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#156 in Asia

#540 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

4. Tarbiat Modares University

For Biochemistry

#161 in Asia

#552 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 9,270
Founded: 1982

5. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#168 in Asia

#579 in the World

Founded: 1947

6. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#189 in Asia

#617 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

7. Shiraz University

For Biochemistry

#229 in Asia

#711 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

8. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#234 in Asia

#727 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 9,905
Male:Female: 44:56
Founded: 1946

9. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#263 in Asia

#790 in the World

Founded: 1946

10. University of Tabriz

For Biochemistry

#282 in Asia

#827 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

11. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Biochemistry

#305 in Asia

#879 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 39%
Enrollment: 24,186
Founded: 1949

12. Isfahan University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#312 in Asia

#890 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Enrollment: 10,064
Male:Female: 56:44
Founded: 1977

13. Sharif University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#329 in Asia

#930 in the World

Enrollment: 8,935
Male:Female: 66:34
Founded: 1965

14. Shahid Beheshti University

For Biochemistry

#331 in Asia

#932 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Enrollment: 11,500
Founded: 1959

15. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Biochemistry

#366 in Asia

#1000 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 9,000
Founded: 1929

16. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#370 in Asia

#1008 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

17. Urmia University

For Biochemistry

#379 in Asia

#1020 in the World

Enrollment: 13,831
Male:Female: 50:50
Founded: 1965

18. University of Isfahan

For Biochemistry

#408 in Asia

#1085 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

19. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Biochemistry

#423 in Asia

#1117 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 12,347
Founded: 1972

20. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#426 in Asia

#1121 in the World

Founded: 1956

21. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Biochemistry

#482 in Asia

#1218 in the World

Founded: 1973

22. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Biochemistry

#493 in Asia

#1236 in the World

Founded: 1965

23. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Biochemistry

#500 in Asia

#1250 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Enrollment: 1,702,231
Founded: 1984

24. University of Guilan

For Biochemistry

#503 in Asia

#1261 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

25. University of Kashan

For Biochemistry

#525 in Asia

#1301 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

26. Kerman Medical University

For Biochemistry

#538 in Asia

#1335 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

27. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#553 in Asia

#1374 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

28. Alzahra University

For Biochemistry

#555 in Asia

#1376 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

29. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#565 in Asia

#1395 in the World

Founded: 1986

30. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Biochemistry

#585 in Asia

#1429 in the World

Founded: 1994

31. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Biochemistry

#612 in Asia

#1482 in the World

Founded: 1979

32. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Biochemistry

#642 in Asia

#1548 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1972

33. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Biochemistry

#666 in Asia

#1592 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

34. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Biochemistry

#690 in Asia

#1643 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

35. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Biochemistry

#694 in Asia

#1652 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 74%
Enrollment: 20,000
Founded: 1974

36. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#705 in Asia

#1670 in the World

Founded: 1985

37. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Biochemistry

#709 in Asia

#1675 in the World

Enrollment: 4,290
Male:Female: 49:51
Founded: 1957

38. Zanjan University

For Biochemistry

#721 in Asia

#1690 in the World

Founded: 1975

39. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Biochemistry

#744 in Asia

#1730 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

40. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#760 in Asia

#1773 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1928

41. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#767 in Asia

#1784 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

42. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Biochemistry

#775 in Asia

#1797 in the World

Founded: 1982

43. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Biochemistry

#784 in Asia

#1811 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 74%
Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1991

44. Arak University

For Biochemistry

#788 in Asia

#1820 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

45. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Biochemistry

#818 in Asia

#1876 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

46. Semnan University

For Biochemistry

#819 in Asia

#1877 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1988

47. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Biochemistry

#820 in Asia

#1878 in the World

Founded: 1991

48. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Biochemistry

#835 in Asia

#1909 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

49. Golestan University

For Biochemistry

#861 in Asia

#1958 in the World

Founded: 2008

50. Yazd University

For Biochemistry

#870 in Asia

#1974 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

51. Kharazmi University

For Biochemistry

#874 in Asia

#1981 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 12,500
Founded: 1919

52. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Biochemistry

#875 in Asia

#1983 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

53. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#876 in Asia

#1984 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

54. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Biochemistry

#944 in Asia

#2103 in the World

Founded: 1987

55. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#960 in Asia

#2129 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

56. University of Birjand

For Biochemistry

#970 in Asia

#2144 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1975

57. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Biochemistry

#982 in Asia

#2162 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

58. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Biochemistry

#987 in Asia

#2169 in the World

Founded: 1982

59. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Biochemistry

#993 in Asia

#2184 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

60. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#994 in Asia

#2185 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

61. Shahed University

For Biochemistry

#1002 in Asia

#2199 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

62. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1026 in Asia

#2258 in the World

Founded: 1985

63. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Biochemistry

#1029 in Asia

#2263 in the World

Enrollment: 2,929
Male:Female: 35:65
Founded: 1989

64. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Biochemistry

#1036 in Asia

#2274 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Enrollment: 100,000
Founded: 1982

65. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Biochemistry

#1043 in Asia

#2288 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

66. University of Zabol

For Biochemistry

#1046 in Asia

#2299 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

67. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Biochemistry

#1047 in Asia

#2301 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

68. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Biochemistry

#1056 in Asia

#2324 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Enrollment: 2,500
Founded: 1974

69. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Biochemistry

#1064 in Asia

#2339 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

70. Shahrood University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#1069 in Asia

#2351 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

71. Persian Gulf University

For Biochemistry

#1070 in Asia

#2352 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

72. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#1087 in Asia

#2380 in the World

Enrollment: 5,744
Male:Female: 67:33
Founded: 1970

73. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1097 in Asia

#2401 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

74. Petroleum University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#1098 in Asia

#2403 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

75. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1100 in Asia

#2406 in the World

Founded: 1986

76. Imam Khomeini International University

For Biochemistry

#1110 in Asia

#2430 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 68%
Enrollment: 9,547
Male:Female: 45:55
Founded: 1983

77. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#1135 in Asia

#2468 in the World

Founded: 1986

78. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Biochemistry

#1159 in Asia

#2507 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

79. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Biochemistry

#1185 in Asia

#2563 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

80. Medical University of Ilam

For Biochemistry

#1191 in Asia

#2574 in the World

Founded: 1995

81. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Biochemistry

#1204 in Asia

#2600 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

82. Damghan University

For Biochemistry

#1226 in Asia

#2646 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 4,373
Founded: 1989

83. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Biochemistry

#1233 in Asia

#2659 in the World

Founded: 1985

84. University of Qom

For Biochemistry

#1238 in Asia

#2672 in the World

Founded: 1980

85. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1269 in Asia

#2727 in the World

Founded: 1983

86. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Biochemistry

#1292 in Asia

#2776 in the World

Enrollment: 8,589
Male:Female: 45:55
Founded: 1986

87. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Biochemistry

#1300 in Asia

#2794 in the World

Founded: 1990

88. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Biochemistry

#1338 in Asia

#2882 in the World

Founded: 2000

89. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Biochemistry

#1390 in Asia

#3014 in the World

Founded: 1987

90. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1392 in Asia

#3016 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

91. Shiraz University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#1401 in Asia

#3037 in the World

Founded: 2004

92. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Biochemistry

#1487 in Asia

#3205 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

93. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Biochemistry

#1522 in Asia

#3283 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

94. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1538 in Asia

#3332 in the World

Founded: 2004

95. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Biochemistry

#1546 in Asia

#3346 in the World

Founded: 2007

96. University of Jiroft

For Biochemistry

#1593 in Asia

#3459 in the World

Enrollment: 4,000
Founded: 1989

97. Urmia University of Technology

For Biochemistry

#1655 in Asia

#3605 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

98. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Biochemistry

#1662 in Asia

#3628 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

99. Imam Hossein University

For Biochemistry

#1669 in Asia

#3637 in the World

Founded: 1986

100. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

Iran | Mahshahr

For Biochemistry

#1681 in Asia

#3654 in the World

Founded: 1982

The best cities to study Biochemistry in Iran based on the number of universities and their ranks are Tehran, Tabriz, Mashhad, and Shiraz.