100 Best universities for History 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 History. A graph of 1.01M citations received by 102K 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 History

#63 in Asia

#397 in the World

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

2. Iran University of Science and Technology

For History

#139 in Asia

#733 in the World

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

3. Amirkabir University of Technology

For History

#141 in Asia

#741 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

4. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For History

#151 in Asia

#780 in the World

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

5. Tarbiat Modares University

For History

#156 in Asia

#792 in the World

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

6. Sharif University of Technology

For History

#197 in Asia

#912 in the World

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

7. Shiraz University

For History

#203 in Asia

#945 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

8. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For History

#255 in Asia

#1101 in the World

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

9. Isfahan University of Technology

For History

#264 in Asia

#1123 in the World

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

10. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For History

#282 in Asia

#1159 in the World

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

11. Shahid Beheshti University

For History

#287 in Asia

#1176 in the World

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

12. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For History

#290 in Asia

#1180 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

13. University of Tabriz

For History

#334 in Asia

#1305 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

14. University of Isfahan

For History

#335 in Asia

#1307 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

15. University of Guilan

For History

#365 in Asia

#1383 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

16. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For History

#399 in Asia

#1471 in the World

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

17. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For History

#418 in Asia

#1511 in the World

Founded: 1946

18. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For History

#457 in Asia

#1611 in the World

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

19. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For History

#469 in Asia

#1659 in the World

Founded: 1947

20. Bu-Ali Sina University

For History

#568 in Asia

#1879 in the World

Founded: 1973

21. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For History

#581 in Asia

#1904 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

22. Urmia University

For History

#585 in Asia

#1919 in the World

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

23. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For History

#643 in Asia

#2045 in the World

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

24. Semnan University

For History

#668 in Asia

#2088 in the World

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

25. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For History

#715 in Asia

#2182 in the World

Founded: 1979

26. Kharazmi University

For History

#723 in Asia

#2203 in the World

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

27. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For History

#728 in Asia

#2213 in the World

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

28. Yazd University

For History

#732 in Asia

#2222 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

29. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For History

#759 in Asia

#2290 in the World

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

30. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For History

#800 in Asia

#2371 in the World

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

31. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For History

#812 in Asia

#2395 in the World

Founded: 1986

32. Kerman Medical University

For History

#832 in Asia

#2441 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

33. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For History

#893 in Asia

#2569 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

34. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For History

#895 in Asia

#2576 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

35. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For History

#899 in Asia

#2584 in the World

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

36. Zanjan University

For History

#902 in Asia

#2596 in the World

Founded: 1975

37. Shahrood University of Technology

For History

#922 in Asia

#2636 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

38. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For History

#932 in Asia

#2650 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

39. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For History

#945 in Asia

#2672 in the World

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

40. Alzahra University

For History

#946 in Asia

#2674 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

41. Imam Khomeini International University

For History

#967 in Asia

#2723 in the World

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

42. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For History

#990 in Asia

#2768 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

43. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For History

#1009 in Asia

#2812 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

44. University of Kashan

For History

#1050 in Asia

#2901 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

45. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For History

#1052 in Asia

#2903 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

46. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1056 in Asia

#2909 in the World

Founded: 1956

47. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For History

#1067 in Asia

#2934 in the World

Founded: 1994

48. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For History

#1097 in Asia

#2999 in the World

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

49. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For History

#1099 in Asia

#3001 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

50. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For History

#1100 in Asia

#3003 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

51. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1109 in Asia

#3021 in the World

Founded: 1985

52. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For History

#1119 in Asia

#3039 in the World

Founded: 1965

53. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For History

#1139 in Asia

#3082 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

54. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For History

#1164 in Asia

#3134 in the World

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

55. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For History

#1169 in Asia

#3146 in the World

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

56. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1194 in Asia

#3193 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

57. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For History

#1219 in Asia

#3259 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

58. University of Qom

For History

#1227 in Asia

#3273 in the World

Founded: 1980

59. University of Birjand

For History

#1241 in Asia

#3300 in the World

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

60. Shahed University

For History

#1275 in Asia

#3380 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

61. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1317 in Asia

#3476 in the World

Founded: 1986

62. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For History

#1321 in Asia

#3491 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

63. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For History

#1371 in Asia

#3602 in the World

Founded: 1982

64. Arak University

For History

#1374 in Asia

#3610 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

65. Golestan University

For History

#1376 in Asia

#3615 in the World

Founded: 2008

66. University of Zabol

For History

#1396 in Asia

#3655 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

67. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For History

#1414 in Asia

#3680 in the World

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

68. Shiraz University of Technology

For History

#1415 in Asia

#3681 in the World

Founded: 2004

69. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For History

#1440 in Asia

#3730 in the World

Founded: 1982

70. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For History

#1448 in Asia

#3747 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

71. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For History

#1495 in Asia

#3884 in the World

72. Persian Gulf University

For History

#1510 in Asia

#3919 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

73. Tabriz Islamic Art University

For History

#1540 in Asia

#3998 in the World

Enrollment: 1,743
Founded: 1999

74. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1552 in Asia

#4025 in the World

Founded: 1985

75. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1634 in Asia

#4202 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

76. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For History

#1649 in Asia

#4230 in the World

Founded: 1987

77. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1654 in Asia

#4238 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

78. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For History

#1676 in Asia

#4284 in the World

Founded: 1985

79. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For History

#1702 in Asia

#4336 in the World

Founded: 1990

80. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For History

#1705 in Asia

#4345 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

81. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For History

#1725 in Asia

#4395 in the World

Founded: 1987

82. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1749 in Asia

#4454 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

83. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For History

#1762 in Asia

#4477 in the World

Founded: 1991

84. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For History

#1829 in Asia

#4661 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

85. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1830 in Asia

#4662 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

86. Urmia University of Technology

For History

#1847 in Asia

#4695 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

87. Petroleum University of Technology

For History

#1856 in Asia

#4715 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

88. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For History

#1863 in Asia

#4726 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

89. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1867 in Asia

#4733 in the World

Founded: 1983

90. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For History

#1871 in Asia

#4742 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

91. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For History

#1874 in Asia

#4746 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

92. Imam Hossein University

For History

#1912 in Asia

#4833 in the World

Founded: 1986

93. Medical University of Ilam

For History

#1922 in Asia

#4854 in the World

Founded: 1995

94. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For History

#1953 in Asia

#4933 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

95. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1955 in Asia

#4935 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

96. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For History

#1958 in Asia

#4939 in the World

Founded: 1986

97. Damghan University

For History

#1977 in Asia

#4985 in the World

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

98. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For History

#1992 in Asia

#5016 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

99. University of Bojnord

For History

#2010 in Asia

#5060 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

100. Tafresh University

For History

#2014 in Asia

#5068 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfields in Iran

Broadcast Journalism6

Classics and Ancient History30

Communications and Public Relations42

Criminology and Criminal Justice8

Early Childhood Education1

Education Majors85

Forensic Science12

Gender Studies23

Human Rights Law7

Intellectual Property and Patent Law6

International Law10

International Relations and Diplomacy12

Journalism and Digital Media14

Law Enforcement3

Library and Information science34

Military science11

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution4

Occupational Safety and Health28

Political Economy5

Political Science120

Public Policy / Administration6

Radio and Television broadcasting9

Special Education13

Sports / Exercise science32

Theology / Divinity / Religious studies97

Urban and Regional planning10