100 Best universities for Computer Science 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 Computer Science. A graph of 5.12M citations received by 460K 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

#332 in the World

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

2. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Computer Science

#99 in Asia

#473 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

3. Sharif University of Technology

For Computer Science

#101 in Asia

#475 in the World

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

4. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Computer Science

#109 in Asia

#498 in the World

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

5. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#137 in Asia

#617 in the World

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

6. Tarbiat Modares University

For Computer Science

#162 in Asia

#679 in the World

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

7. Shahid Beheshti University

For Computer Science

#172 in Asia

#697 in the World

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

8. University of Tabriz

For Computer Science

#181 in Asia

#735 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

9. Shiraz University

For Computer Science

#194 in Asia

#780 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

10. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Computer Science

#202 in Asia

#810 in the World

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

11. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Computer Science

#204 in Asia

#813 in the World

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

12. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Computer Science

#227 in Asia

#866 in the World

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

13. Isfahan University of Technology

For Computer Science

#238 in Asia

#899 in the World

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

14. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#266 in Asia

#957 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

15. University of Isfahan

For Computer Science

#314 in Asia

#1079 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

16. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#370 in Asia

#1205 in the World

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

17. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#379 in Asia

#1221 in the World

Founded: 1946

18. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#424 in Asia

#1311 in the World

Founded: 1947

19. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#433 in Asia

#1330 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

20. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Computer Science

#447 in Asia

#1353 in the World

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

21. Semnan University

For Computer Science

#453 in Asia

#1360 in the World

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

22. Urmia University

For Computer Science

#470 in Asia

#1387 in the World

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

23. Yazd University

For Computer Science

#493 in Asia

#1445 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

24. University of Guilan

For Computer Science

#553 in Asia

#1573 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

25. Shiraz University of Technology

For Computer Science

#555 in Asia

#1575 in the World

Founded: 2004

26. Shahrood University of Technology

For Computer Science

#595 in Asia

#1658 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

27. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Computer Science

#628 in Asia

#1725 in the World

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

28. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Computer Science

#634 in Asia

#1740 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

29. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Computer Science

#643 in Asia

#1753 in the World

Founded: 1973

30. Shahed University

For Computer Science

#680 in Asia

#1819 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

31. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Computer Science

#706 in Asia

#1863 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

32. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Computer Science

#709 in Asia

#1870 in the World

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

33. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Computer Science

#724 in Asia

#1892 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

34. Kerman Medical University

For Computer Science

#728 in Asia

#1901 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

35. University of Kashan

For Computer Science

#742 in Asia

#1924 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

36. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Computer Science

#789 in Asia

#2022 in the World

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

37. Zanjan University

For Computer Science

#795 in Asia

#2030 in the World

Founded: 1975

38. Kharazmi University

For Computer Science

#796 in Asia

#2031 in the World

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

39. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Computer Science

#815 in Asia

#2066 in the World

Founded: 1979

40. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Computer Science

#820 in Asia

#2080 in the World

Founded: 1982

41. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#826 in Asia

#2089 in the World

Founded: 1985

42. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Computer Science

#839 in Asia

#2113 in the World

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

43. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#852 in Asia

#2138 in the World

Founded: 1956

44. Alzahra University

For Computer Science

#856 in Asia

#2143 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

45. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Computer Science

#857 in Asia

#2145 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

46. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#877 in Asia

#2178 in the World

Founded: 1986

47. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Computer Science

#883 in Asia

#2187 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

48. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Computer Science

#935 in Asia

#2298 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

49. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Computer Science

#940 in Asia

#2305 in the World

Founded: 1965

50. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Computer Science

#957 in Asia

#2338 in the World

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

51. University of Birjand

For Computer Science

#959 in Asia

#2342 in the World

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

52. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Computer Science

#960 in Asia

#2344 in the World

Founded: 1982

53. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Computer Science

#966 in Asia

#2353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

54. Imam Khomeini International University

For Computer Science

#977 in Asia

#2381 in the World

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

55. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Computer Science

#982 in Asia

#2399 in the World

Founded: 1994

56. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Computer Science

#988 in Asia

#2408 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

57. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Computer Science

#998 in Asia

#2422 in the World

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

58. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Computer Science

#1025 in Asia

#2475 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

59. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Computer Science

#1045 in Asia

#2523 in the World

Founded: 1990

60. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Computer Science

#1054 in Asia

#2545 in the World

Founded: 1986

61. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Computer Science

#1106 in Asia

#2663 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

62. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1107 in Asia

#2665 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

63. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Computer Science

#1113 in Asia

#2688 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

64. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Computer Science

#1159 in Asia

#2782 in the World

Founded: 1991

65. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Computer Science

#1184 in Asia

#2834 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

66. Petroleum University of Technology

For Computer Science

#1188 in Asia

#2840 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

67. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Computer Science

#1202 in Asia

#2865 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

68. Arak University

For Computer Science

#1215 in Asia

#2894 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

69. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Computer Science

#1253 in Asia

#2957 in the World

Founded: 1985

70. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Computer Science

#1260 in Asia

#2969 in the World

71. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Computer Science

#1266 in Asia

#2980 in the World

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

72. Persian Gulf University

For Computer Science

#1285 in Asia

#3016 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

73. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1291 in Asia

#3032 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

74. University of Qom

For Computer Science

#1297 in Asia

#3043 in the World

Founded: 1980

75. Urmia University of Technology

For Computer Science

#1318 in Asia

#3082 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

76. Golestan University

For Computer Science

#1328 in Asia

#3096 in the World

Founded: 2008

77. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1337 in Asia

#3114 in the World

Founded: 1985

78. University of Zabol

For Computer Science

#1403 in Asia

#3252 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

79. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1411 in Asia

#3268 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

80. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Computer Science

#1455 in Asia

#3375 in the World

Founded: 1987

81. Tafresh University

For Computer Science

#1482 in Asia

#3434 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

82. Damghan University

For Computer Science

#1535 in Asia

#3548 in the World

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

83. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Computer Science

#1562 in Asia

#3608 in the World

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

84. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Computer Science

#1608 in Asia

#3718 in the World

Founded: 1987

85. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Computer Science

#1613 in Asia

#3729 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

86. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Computer Science

#1621 in Asia

#3749 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

87. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1638 in Asia

#3789 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

88. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Computer Science

#1661 in Asia

#3837 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

89. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1666 in Asia

#3854 in the World

Founded: 1986

90. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1685 in Asia

#3900 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

91. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Computer Science

#1702 in Asia

#3934 in the World

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

92. Imam Hossein University

For Computer Science

#1707 in Asia

#3945 in the World

Founded: 1986

93. University of Bojnord

For Computer Science

#1722 in Asia

#3985 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

94. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Computer Science

#1757 in Asia

#4073 in the World

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

95. Medical University of Ilam

For Computer Science

#1766 in Asia

#4090 in the World

Founded: 1995

96. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Computer Science

#1777 in Asia

#4114 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

97. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Computer Science

#1790 in Asia

#4138 in the World

Founded: 2000

98. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Computer Science

#1795 in Asia

#4150 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

99. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Computer Science

#1838 in Asia

#4263 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

100. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Computer Science

#1854 in Asia

#4306 in the World

Founded: 1988

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