100 Best universities for Chemistry in Iran

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Iran ranked based on their research performance in Chemistry. A graph of 10.5M citations received by 713K academic papers made by 122 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 Chemistry

#84 in Asia

#339 in the World

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

2. Tarbiat Modares University

For Chemistry

#137 in Asia

#503 in the World

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

3. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#138 in Asia

#506 in the World

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

4. Sharif University of Technology

For Chemistry

#164 in Asia

#569 in the World

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

5. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Chemistry

#169 in Asia

#583 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

6. Isfahan University of Technology

For Chemistry

#183 in Asia

#622 in the World

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

7. Shiraz University

For Chemistry

#195 in Asia

#646 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

8. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Chemistry

#201 in Asia

#657 in the World

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

9. University of Tabriz

For Chemistry

#233 in Asia

#730 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

10. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Chemistry

#244 in Asia

#752 in the World

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

11. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#264 in Asia

#801 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

12. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#276 in Asia

#845 in the World

Founded: 1947

13. Shahid Beheshti University

For Chemistry

#288 in Asia

#881 in the World

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

14. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#297 in Asia

#892 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

15. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#333 in Asia

#973 in the World

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

16. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Chemistry

#373 in Asia

#1055 in the World

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

17. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#374 in Asia

#1056 in the World

Founded: 1946

18. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Chemistry

#395 in Asia

#1093 in the World

Founded: 1973

19. University of Isfahan

For Chemistry

#405 in Asia

#1112 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

20. University of Kashan

For Chemistry

#418 in Asia

#1141 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

21. Urmia University

For Chemistry

#424 in Asia

#1156 in the World

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

22. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Chemistry

#425 in Asia

#1157 in the World

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

23. University of Guilan

For Chemistry

#430 in Asia

#1163 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

24. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Chemistry

#449 in Asia

#1192 in the World

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

25. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Chemistry

#531 in Asia

#1357 in the World

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

26. Semnan University

For Chemistry

#545 in Asia

#1384 in the World

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

27. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Chemistry

#589 in Asia

#1466 in the World

Founded: 1979

28. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#619 in Asia

#1537 in the World

Founded: 1956

29. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Chemistry

#627 in Asia

#1553 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

30. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Chemistry

#637 in Asia

#1578 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

31. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Chemistry

#649 in Asia

#1601 in the World

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

32. Alzahra University

For Chemistry

#660 in Asia

#1619 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

33. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#661 in Asia

#1620 in the World

Founded: 1985

34. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Chemistry

#698 in Asia

#1685 in the World

Founded: 1965

35. Kerman Medical University

For Chemistry

#700 in Asia

#1688 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

36. Zanjan University

For Chemistry

#702 in Asia

#1690 in the World

Founded: 1975

37. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Chemistry

#712 in Asia

#1709 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

38. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Chemistry

#718 in Asia

#1719 in the World

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

39. Yazd University

For Chemistry

#720 in Asia

#1721 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

40. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Chemistry

#748 in Asia

#1783 in the World

Founded: 1986

41. Shahrood University of Technology

For Chemistry

#751 in Asia

#1787 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

42. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#760 in Asia

#1810 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

43. Arak University

For Chemistry

#779 in Asia

#1847 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

44. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#782 in Asia

#1853 in the World

Founded: 1986

45. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Chemistry

#790 in Asia

#1865 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

46. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Chemistry

#792 in Asia

#1872 in the World

Founded: 1994

47. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Chemistry

#799 in Asia

#1883 in the World

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

48. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Chemistry

#800 in Asia

#1885 in the World

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

49. Imam Khomeini International University

For Chemistry

#848 in Asia

#1972 in the World

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

50. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Chemistry

#859 in Asia

#1990 in the World

Founded: 1991

51. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Chemistry

#896 in Asia

#2052 in the World

Founded: 1982

52. University of Birjand

For Chemistry

#912 in Asia

#2074 in the World

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

53. Petroleum University of Technology

For Chemistry

#913 in Asia

#2075 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

54. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Chemistry

#928 in Asia

#2111 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

55. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Chemistry

#930 in Asia

#2113 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

56. Kharazmi University

For Chemistry

#935 in Asia

#2125 in the World

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

57. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Chemistry

#960 in Asia

#2171 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

58. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Chemistry

#978 in Asia

#2199 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

59. Golestan University

For Chemistry

#998 in Asia

#2233 in the World

Founded: 2008

60. Shiraz University of Technology

For Chemistry

#1009 in Asia

#2257 in the World

Founded: 2004

61. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Chemistry

#1010 in Asia

#2258 in the World

Founded: 1987

62. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Chemistry

#1020 in Asia

#2272 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

63. Persian Gulf University

For Chemistry

#1021 in Asia

#2275 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

64. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Chemistry

#1032 in Asia

#2292 in the World

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

65. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Chemistry

#1037 in Asia

#2303 in the World

Founded: 1982

66. Shahed University

For Chemistry

#1049 in Asia

#2325 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

67. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Chemistry

#1074 in Asia

#2375 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

68. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1081 in Asia

#2384 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

69. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Chemistry

#1117 in Asia

#2455 in the World

Founded: 1985

70. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Chemistry

#1125 in Asia

#2474 in the World

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

71. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1137 in Asia

#2497 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

72. University of Zabol

For Chemistry

#1160 in Asia

#2543 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

73. Damghan University

For Chemistry

#1166 in Asia

#2554 in the World

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

74. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Chemistry

#1170 in Asia

#2566 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

75. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Chemistry

#1186 in Asia

#2593 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

76. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Chemistry

#1202 in Asia

#2619 in the World

Founded: 1990

77. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Chemistry

#1207 in Asia

#2632 in the World

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

78. University of Qom

For Chemistry

#1218 in Asia

#2654 in the World

Founded: 1980

79. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1275 in Asia

#2783 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

80. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Chemistry

#1303 in Asia

#2834 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

81. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1307 in Asia

#2847 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

82. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1311 in Asia

#2855 in the World

Founded: 1985

83. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Chemistry

#1323 in Asia

#2875 in the World

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

84. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Chemistry

#1359 in Asia

#2962 in the World

85. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1366 in Asia

#2976 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

86. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Chemistry

#1371 in Asia

#2984 in the World

Founded: 1987

87. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Chemistry

#1387 in Asia

#3020 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

88. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1413 in Asia

#3057 in the World

Founded: 1986

89. Imam Hossein University

For Chemistry

#1433 in Asia

#3105 in the World

Founded: 1986

90. Urmia University of Technology

For Chemistry

#1446 in Asia

#3129 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

91. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1469 in Asia

#3169 in the World

Founded: 1983

92. Medical University of Ilam

For Chemistry

#1473 in Asia

#3174 in the World

Founded: 1995

93. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

Iran | Mahshahr

For Chemistry

#1501 in Asia

#3233 in the World

Founded: 1982

94. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Chemistry

#1506 in Asia

#3260 in the World

Founded: 2000

95. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Chemistry

#1513 in Asia

#3276 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

96. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Chemistry

#1523 in Asia

#3305 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

97. Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr

Iran | Khomeyni Shahr

For Chemistry

#1550 in Asia

#3368 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1988

98. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Chemistry

#1615 in Asia

#3521 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

99. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Chemistry

#1617 in Asia

#3524 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

100. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Chemistry

#1646 in Asia

#3602 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

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

Chemistry subfields in Iran

Biochemical Engineering23

Biochemistry120

Chemical Engineering119

Computational Chemistry68

Environmental Chemistry102

Inorganic Chemistry98

Materials Science122

Nanotechnology116

Nutrition and Food Science101

Organic Chemistry121

Petrology and Geochemistry68

Physical chemistry117

Polymer science and Plastics engineering11

Radiochemistry102