89 Best universities for Anthropology 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 Anthropology. A graph of 417K citations received by 36K academic papers made by 89 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 Anthropology

#15 in Asia

#285 in the World

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

2. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#37 in Asia

#463 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

3. University of Tehran

For Anthropology

#41 in Asia

#480 in the World

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

4. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#44 in Asia

#496 in the World

Founded: 1946

5. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#65 in Asia

#612 in the World

Founded: 1947

6. Tarbiat Modares University

For Anthropology

#76 in Asia

#662 in the World

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

7. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#79 in Asia

#672 in the World

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

8. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#100 in Asia

#761 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

9. University of Isfahan

For Anthropology

#140 in Asia

#892 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

10. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Anthropology

#179 in Asia

#1031 in the World

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

11. Shahid Beheshti University

For Anthropology

#193 in Asia

#1067 in the World

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

12. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Anthropology

#211 in Asia

#1114 in the World

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

13. Kerman Medical University

For Anthropology

#230 in Asia

#1181 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

14. Shiraz University

For Anthropology

#235 in Asia

#1190 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

15. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#236 in Asia

#1192 in the World

Founded: 1956

16. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Anthropology

#241 in Asia

#1210 in the World

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

17. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Anthropology

#266 in Asia

#1309 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

18. Urmia University

For Anthropology

#275 in Asia

#1330 in the World

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

19. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Anthropology

#300 in Asia

#1404 in the World

Founded: 1994

20. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Anthropology

#332 in Asia

#1480 in the World

Founded: 1965

21. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Anthropology

#376 in Asia

#1602 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

22. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#398 in Asia

#1653 in the World

Founded: 1986

23. Sharif University of Technology

For Anthropology

#400 in Asia

#1655 in the World

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

24. Alzahra University

For Anthropology

#412 in Asia

#1685 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

25. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Anthropology

#425 in Asia

#1718 in the World

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

26. Kharazmi University

For Anthropology

#430 in Asia

#1728 in the World

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

27. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#508 in Asia

#1933 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

28. University of Tabriz

For Anthropology

#511 in Asia

#1940 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

29. Yazd University

For Anthropology

#524 in Asia

#1973 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

30. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Anthropology

#528 in Asia

#1984 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

31. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#530 in Asia

#1986 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

32. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#538 in Asia

#2007 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

33. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Anthropology

#599 in Asia

#2131 in the World

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

34. Golestan University

For Anthropology

#612 in Asia

#2172 in the World

Founded: 2008

35. University of Guilan

For Anthropology

#616 in Asia

#2176 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

36. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Anthropology

#626 in Asia

#2197 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

37. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#662 in Asia

#2275 in the World

Founded: 1985

38. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#691 in Asia

#2340 in the World

Founded: 1985

39. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Anthropology

#711 in Asia

#2398 in the World

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

40. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Anthropology

#712 in Asia

#2403 in the World

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

41. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Anthropology

#715 in Asia

#2411 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

42. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Anthropology

#755 in Asia

#2489 in the World

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

43. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#784 in Asia

#2570 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

44. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Anthropology

#802 in Asia

#2620 in the World

Founded: 1973

45. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#803 in Asia

#2623 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

46. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#810 in Asia

#2633 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

47. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Anthropology

#828 in Asia

#2673 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

48. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Anthropology

#840 in Asia

#2705 in the World

Founded: 1982

49. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#868 in Asia

#2765 in the World

Founded: 2004

50. Shahed University

For Anthropology

#875 in Asia

#2786 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

51. Isfahan University of Technology

For Anthropology

#885 in Asia

#2810 in the World

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

52. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Anthropology

#893 in Asia

#2833 in the World

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

53. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#896 in Asia

#2838 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

54. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Anthropology

#918 in Asia

#2888 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

55. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#924 in Asia

#2903 in the World

Founded: 1983

56. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Anthropology

#954 in Asia

#2973 in the World

Founded: 1979

57. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Anthropology

#980 in Asia

#3030 in the World

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

58. Semnan University

For Anthropology

#981 in Asia

#3032 in the World

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

59. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#999 in Asia

#3065 in the World

Founded: 2007

60. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Anthropology

#1005 in Asia

#3071 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

61. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Anthropology

#1080 in Asia

#3227 in the World

Founded: 1986

62. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Anthropology

#1114 in Asia

#3310 in the World

Founded: 1982

63. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Anthropology

#1122 in Asia

#3323 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

64. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Anthropology

#1167 in Asia

#3413 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

65. Medical University of Ilam

For Anthropology

#1180 in Asia

#3435 in the World

Founded: 1995

66. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Anthropology

#1188 in Asia

#3450 in the World

Founded: 1987

67. Jahrom university

For Anthropology

#1229 in Asia

#3530 in the World

Founded: 2006

68. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Anthropology

#1245 in Asia

#3558 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

69. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Anthropology

#1258 in Asia

#3585 in the World

Founded: 1986

70. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Anthropology

#1266 in Asia

#3595 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

71. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Anthropology

#1279 in Asia

#3619 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

72. University of Kashan

For Anthropology

#1295 in Asia

#3655 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

73. University of Qom

For Anthropology

#1297 in Asia

#3658 in the World

Founded: 1980

74. Zanjan University

For Anthropology

#1381 in Asia

#3822 in the World

Founded: 1975

75. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Anthropology

#1402 in Asia

#3857 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

76. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Anthropology

#1418 in Asia

#3886 in the World

Founded: 2000

77. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Anthropology

#1422 in Asia

#3894 in the World

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

78. Shahrood University of Technology

For Anthropology

#1432 in Asia

#3918 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

79. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Anthropology

#1434 in Asia

#3921 in the World

80. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Anthropology

#1447 in Asia

#3940 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

81. Arak University

For Anthropology

#1453 in Asia

#3954 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

82. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Anthropology

#1454 in Asia

#3955 in the World

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

83. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Anthropology

#1488 in Asia

#4015 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

84. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Anthropology

#1503 in Asia

#4041 in the World

Founded: 1987

85. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Anthropology

#1526 in Asia

#4089 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

86. Imam Khomeini International University

For Anthropology

#1540 in Asia

#4128 in the World

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

87. Islamic Azad University of Roudehen

Iran | Roodehen

For Anthropology

#1573 in Asia

#4188 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1983

88. University of Birjand

For Anthropology

#1584 in Asia

#4212 in the World

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

89. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan

For Anthropology

#1629 in Asia

#4300 in the World

Founded: 1985

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

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