100 Best universities for Computer Science 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 Computer Science. A graph of 8.36M citations received by 536K 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 Computer Science

#66 in Asia

#318 in the World

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

2. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Computer Science

#109 in Asia

#489 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

3. Sharif University of Technology

For Computer Science

#113 in Asia

#500 in the World

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

4. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Computer Science

#116 in Asia

#506 in the World

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

5. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#134 in Asia

#583 in the World

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

6. Tarbiat Modares University

For Computer Science

#161 in Asia

#659 in the World

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

7. Shahid Beheshti University

For Computer Science

#169 in Asia

#686 in the World

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

8. University of Tabriz

For Computer Science

#183 in Asia

#719 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

9. Shiraz University

For Computer Science

#209 in Asia

#805 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

10. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Computer Science

#219 in Asia

#822 in the World

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

11. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Computer Science

#220 in Asia

#833 in the World

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

12. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#238 in Asia

#873 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

13. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Computer Science

#247 in Asia

#888 in the World

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

14. Isfahan University of Technology

For Computer Science

#271 in Asia

#939 in the World

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

15. University of Isfahan

For Computer Science

#320 in Asia

#1060 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

16. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Computer Science

#358 in Asia

#1136 in the World

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

17. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#365 in Asia

#1144 in the World

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

18. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#369 in Asia

#1158 in the World

Founded: 1946

19. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#401 in Asia

#1232 in the World

Founded: 1947

20. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#421 in Asia

#1263 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

21. Urmia University

For Computer Science

#509 in Asia

#1427 in the World

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

22. Semnan University

For Computer Science

#513 in Asia

#1432 in the World

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

23. Yazd University

For Computer Science

#552 in Asia

#1507 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

24. University of Guilan

For Computer Science

#589 in Asia

#1586 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

25. Shiraz University of Technology

For Computer Science

#626 in Asia

#1657 in the World

Founded: 2004

26. Shahrood University of Technology

For Computer Science

#650 in Asia

#1712 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

27. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Computer Science

#686 in Asia

#1785 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

28. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Computer Science

#698 in Asia

#1809 in the World

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

29. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Computer Science

#707 in Asia

#1827 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

30. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Computer Science

#715 in Asia

#1841 in the World

Founded: 1973

31. Kerman Medical University

For Computer Science

#732 in Asia

#1878 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

32. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Computer Science

#750 in Asia

#1908 in the World

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

33. Shahed University

For Computer Science

#752 in Asia

#1913 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

34. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Computer Science

#761 in Asia

#1932 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

35. University of Kashan

For Computer Science

#798 in Asia

#1995 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

36. Kharazmi University

For Computer Science

#808 in Asia

#2008 in the World

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

37. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#819 in Asia

#2028 in the World

Founded: 1986

38. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Computer Science

#834 in Asia

#2058 in the World

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

39. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Computer Science

#837 in Asia

#2064 in the World

Founded: 1982

40. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#840 in Asia

#2069 in the World

Founded: 1956

41. Zanjan University

For Computer Science

#853 in Asia

#2090 in the World

Founded: 1975

42. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Computer Science

#861 in Asia

#2100 in the World

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

43. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Computer Science

#866 in Asia

#2106 in the World

Founded: 1979

44. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Computer Science

#874 in Asia

#2122 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

45. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#900 in Asia

#2180 in the World

Founded: 1985

46. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Computer Science

#909 in Asia

#2198 in the World

Founded: 1965

47. Alzahra University

For Computer Science

#930 in Asia

#2234 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

48. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Computer Science

#937 in Asia

#2246 in the World

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

49. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Computer Science

#986 in Asia

#2344 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

50. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Computer Science

#991 in Asia

#2352 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

51. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Computer Science

#997 in Asia

#2360 in the World

Founded: 1994

52. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Computer Science

#1000 in Asia

#2364 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

53. University of Birjand

For Computer Science

#1011 in Asia

#2384 in the World

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

54. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Computer Science

#1012 in Asia

#2385 in the World

Founded: 1982

55. Imam Khomeini International University

For Computer Science

#1025 in Asia

#2417 in the World

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

56. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Computer Science

#1065 in Asia

#2499 in the World

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

57. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Computer Science

#1069 in Asia

#2506 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

58. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1081 in Asia

#2525 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

59. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Computer Science

#1120 in Asia

#2611 in the World

Founded: 1990

60. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Computer Science

#1130 in Asia

#2629 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

61. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Computer Science

#1137 in Asia

#2648 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

62. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Computer Science

#1140 in Asia

#2661 in the World

Founded: 1986

63. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Computer Science

#1196 in Asia

#2778 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

64. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Computer Science

#1198 in Asia

#2780 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

65. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1286 in Asia

#2968 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

66. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Computer Science

#1295 in Asia

#2983 in the World

Founded: 1991

67. Arak University

For Computer Science

#1307 in Asia

#3010 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

68. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Computer Science

#1322 in Asia

#3045 in the World

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

69. University of Qom

For Computer Science

#1324 in Asia

#3048 in the World

Founded: 1980

70. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Computer Science

#1325 in Asia

#3049 in the World

Founded: 1985

71. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Computer Science

#1337 in Asia

#3072 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

72. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1339 in Asia

#3078 in the World

Founded: 1985

73. Persian Gulf University

For Computer Science

#1346 in Asia

#3090 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

74. Petroleum University of Technology

For Computer Science

#1368 in Asia

#3135 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

75. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Computer Science

#1383 in Asia

#3166 in the World

76. Urmia University of Technology

For Computer Science

#1412 in Asia

#3217 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

77. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1420 in Asia

#3230 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

78. Golestan University

For Computer Science

#1424 in Asia

#3236 in the World

Founded: 2008

79. University of Zabol

For Computer Science

#1471 in Asia

#3335 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

80. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Computer Science

#1479 in Asia

#3363 in the World

Founded: 1987

81. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Computer Science

#1552 in Asia

#3529 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

82. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Computer Science

#1580 in Asia

#3597 in the World

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

83. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1634 in Asia

#3708 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

84. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Computer Science

#1636 in Asia

#3711 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

85. Tafresh University

For Computer Science

#1637 in Asia

#3712 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

86. Damghan University

For Computer Science

#1664 in Asia

#3773 in the World

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

87. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1671 in Asia

#3788 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

88. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1679 in Asia

#3808 in the World

Founded: 1986

89. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Computer Science

#1694 in Asia

#3838 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

90. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Computer Science

#1715 in Asia

#3886 in the World

Founded: 1987

91. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Computer Science

#1753 in Asia

#3959 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

92. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Computer Science

#1761 in Asia

#3978 in the World

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

93. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1768 in Asia

#3991 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

94. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Computer Science

#1769 in Asia

#3993 in the World

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

95. University of Bojnord

For Computer Science

#1781 in Asia

#4031 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

96. Medical University of Ilam

For Computer Science

#1795 in Asia

#4072 in the World

Founded: 1995

97. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Computer Science

#1816 in Asia

#4133 in the World

Founded: 2000

98. Imam Hossein University

For Computer Science

#1831 in Asia

#4168 in the World

Founded: 1986

99. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Computer Science

#1836 in Asia

#4182 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

100. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1871 in Asia

#4263 in the World

Founded: 1983

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