100 Best universities for Paleontology 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 Paleontology. A graph of 3.64M citations received by 208K academic papers made by 120 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. University of Tehran

For Paleontology

#41 in Asia

#258 in the World

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

2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#96 in Asia

#460 in the World

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

3. Tarbiat Modares University

For Paleontology

#116 in Asia

#537 in the World

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

4. Shiraz University

For Paleontology

#158 in Asia

#641 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

5. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#178 in Asia

#689 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

6. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Paleontology

#181 in Asia

#699 in the World

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

7. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Paleontology

#187 in Asia

#710 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

8. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Paleontology

#198 in Asia

#740 in the World

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

9. Sharif University of Technology

For Paleontology

#205 in Asia

#758 in the World

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

10. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#215 in Asia

#782 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

11. University of Tabriz

For Paleontology

#228 in Asia

#804 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

12. Isfahan University of Technology

For Paleontology

#231 in Asia

#818 in the World

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

13. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#235 in Asia

#827 in the World

Founded: 1947

14. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#249 in Asia

#863 in the World

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

15. Shahid Beheshti University

For Paleontology

#270 in Asia

#915 in the World

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

16. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#291 in Asia

#974 in the World

Founded: 1946

17. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Paleontology

#322 in Asia

#1064 in the World

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

18. University of Isfahan

For Paleontology

#339 in Asia

#1107 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

19. Urmia University

For Paleontology

#346 in Asia

#1118 in the World

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

20. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Paleontology

#369 in Asia

#1175 in the World

Founded: 1973

21. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Paleontology

#373 in Asia

#1190 in the World

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

22. University of Guilan

For Paleontology

#457 in Asia

#1348 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

23. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Paleontology

#481 in Asia

#1409 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

24. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#496 in Asia

#1449 in the World

Founded: 1956

25. Kerman Medical University

For Paleontology

#514 in Asia

#1481 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

26. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Paleontology

#552 in Asia

#1553 in the World

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

27. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#567 in Asia

#1584 in the World

Founded: 1986

28. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Paleontology

#568 in Asia

#1587 in the World

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

29. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Paleontology

#574 in Asia

#1595 in the World

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

30. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Paleontology

#601 in Asia

#1642 in the World

Founded: 1994

31. Semnan University

For Paleontology

#626 in Asia

#1693 in the World

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

32. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#651 in Asia

#1742 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

33. University of Kashan

For Paleontology

#659 in Asia

#1757 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

34. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Paleontology

#693 in Asia

#1829 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

35. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Paleontology

#696 in Asia

#1834 in the World

Founded: 1965

36. Shahrood University of Technology

For Paleontology

#715 in Asia

#1880 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

37. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Paleontology

#726 in Asia

#1894 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

38. Shahed University

For Paleontology

#735 in Asia

#1913 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

39. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Paleontology

#740 in Asia

#1919 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

40. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Paleontology

#749 in Asia

#1933 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

41. Petroleum University of Technology

For Paleontology

#758 in Asia

#1949 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

42. Imam Khomeini International University

For Paleontology

#771 in Asia

#1987 in the World

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

43. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#772 in Asia

#1989 in the World

Founded: 1985

44. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#784 in Asia

#2022 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

45. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Paleontology

#791 in Asia

#2033 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

46. Zanjan University

For Paleontology

#801 in Asia

#2054 in the World

Founded: 1975

47. Yazd University

For Paleontology

#802 in Asia

#2055 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

48. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Paleontology

#864 in Asia

#2170 in the World

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

49. Kharazmi University

For Paleontology

#886 in Asia

#2206 in the World

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

50. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Paleontology

#900 in Asia

#2237 in the World

Founded: 1979

51. University of Birjand

For Paleontology

#945 in Asia

#2314 in the World

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

52. Alzahra University

For Paleontology

#947 in Asia

#2320 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

53. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Paleontology

#950 in Asia

#2324 in the World

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

54. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Paleontology

#957 in Asia

#2340 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

55. Golestan University

For Paleontology

#995 in Asia

#2430 in the World

Founded: 2008

56. University of Zabol

For Paleontology

#1012 in Asia

#2460 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

57. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Paleontology

#1027 in Asia

#2487 in the World

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

58. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Paleontology

#1043 in Asia

#2526 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

59. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Paleontology

#1048 in Asia

#2535 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

60. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1059 in Asia

#2558 in the World

Founded: 1985

61. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Paleontology

#1091 in Asia

#2628 in the World

Founded: 1982

62. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Paleontology

#1099 in Asia

#2643 in the World

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

63. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Paleontology

#1108 in Asia

#2656 in the World

Founded: 1986

64. Arak University

For Paleontology

#1115 in Asia

#2665 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

65. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1121 in Asia

#2683 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

66. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Paleontology

#1132 in Asia

#2698 in the World

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

67. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Paleontology

#1167 in Asia

#2770 in the World

Founded: 1987

68. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Paleontology

#1179 in Asia

#2803 in the World

Founded: 1982

69. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1188 in Asia

#2833 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

70. Shiraz University of Technology

For Paleontology

#1204 in Asia

#2862 in the World

Founded: 2004

71. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Paleontology

#1209 in Asia

#2875 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

72. Medical University of Ilam

For Paleontology

#1213 in Asia

#2880 in the World

Founded: 1995

73. Persian Gulf University

For Paleontology

#1229 in Asia

#2908 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

74. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1230 in Asia

#2911 in the World

Founded: 1986

75. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Paleontology

#1233 in Asia

#2914 in the World

Enrollment: 13,637
Male:Female: 47:53
Founded: 1984

76. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1245 in Asia

#2941 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

77. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Paleontology

#1269 in Asia

#2984 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

78. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Paleontology

#1292 in Asia

#3042 in the World

Founded: 1991

79. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Paleontology

#1293 in Asia

#3049 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

80. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Paleontology

#1303 in Asia

#3070 in the World

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

81. Damghan University

For Paleontology

#1308 in Asia

#3076 in the World

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

82. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Paleontology

#1328 in Asia

#3130 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

83. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Paleontology

#1344 in Asia

#3159 in the World

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

84. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Paleontology

#1352 in Asia

#3177 in the World

Founded: 1987

85. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Paleontology

#1372 in Asia

#3224 in the World

Founded: 1985

86. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Paleontology

#1377 in Asia

#3231 in the World

Founded: 1990

87. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Paleontology

#1404 in Asia

#3280 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

88. University of Qom

For Paleontology

#1434 in Asia

#3335 in the World

Founded: 1980

89. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1466 in Asia

#3413 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

90. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Paleontology

#1485 in Asia

#3455 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

91. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan

For Paleontology

#1564 in Asia

#3650 in the World

Founded: 1985

92. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1568 in Asia

#3658 in the World

Founded: 1983

93. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Paleontology

#1579 in Asia

#3682 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

94. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Paleontology

#1586 in Asia

#3697 in the World

95. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Paleontology

#1590 in Asia

#3702 in the World

Founded: 2000

96. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Paleontology

#1592 in Asia

#3707 in the World

Founded: 2004

97. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Paleontology

#1637 in Asia

#3824 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

98. Urmia University of Technology

For Paleontology

#1669 in Asia

#3886 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

99. University of Jiroft

For Paleontology

#1678 in Asia

#3903 in the World

Enrollment: 4,000
Founded: 1989

100. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Paleontology

#1708 in Asia

#3970 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

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