93 Best universities for Education Majors in Iran

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Iran ranked based on their research performance in Education Majors. A graph of 200K citations received by 22.1K academic papers made by 93 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 Education Majors

#98 in Asia

#582 in the World

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

2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#150 in Asia

#782 in the World

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

3. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Education Majors

#153 in Asia

#799 in the World

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

4. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Education Majors

#179 in Asia

#907 in the World

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

5. University of Isfahan

For Education Majors

#183 in Asia

#919 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

6. Tarbiat Modares University

For Education Majors

#207 in Asia

#999 in the World

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

7. Shiraz University

For Education Majors

#219 in Asia

#1027 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

8. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Education Majors

#260 in Asia

#1135 in the World

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

9. Sharif University of Technology

For Education Majors

#287 in Asia

#1207 in the World

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

10. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#291 in Asia

#1217 in the World

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

11. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#347 in Asia

#1409 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

12. Shahid Beheshti University

For Education Majors

#388 in Asia

#1520 in the World

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

13. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Education Majors

#390 in Asia

#1523 in the World

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

14. Kharazmi University

For Education Majors

#394 in Asia

#1532 in the World

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

15. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Education Majors

#402 in Asia

#1557 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

16. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Education Majors

#403 in Asia

#1560 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

17. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#415 in Asia

#1587 in the World

Founded: 1946

18. Urmia University

For Education Majors

#419 in Asia

#1592 in the World

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

19. University of Tabriz

For Education Majors

#427 in Asia

#1616 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

20. Alzahra University

For Education Majors

#492 in Asia

#1765 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

21. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Education Majors

#527 in Asia

#1863 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

22. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Education Majors

#536 in Asia

#1891 in the World

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

23. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#568 in Asia

#1963 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

24. University of Guilan

For Education Majors

#584 in Asia

#1996 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

25. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Education Majors

#605 in Asia

#2032 in the World

Founded: 1982

26. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Education Majors

#627 in Asia

#2082 in the World

Founded: 1973

27. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Education Majors

#645 in Asia

#2132 in the World

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

28. Kerman Medical University

For Education Majors

#672 in Asia

#2189 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

29. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Education Majors

#695 in Asia

#2240 in the World

Founded: 1987

30. Yazd University

For Education Majors

#707 in Asia

#2269 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

31. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#714 in Asia

#2293 in the World

Founded: 1947

32. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Education Majors

#731 in Asia

#2332 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

33. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Education Majors

#745 in Asia

#2358 in the World

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

34. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Education Majors

#760 in Asia

#2392 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

35. Golestan University

For Education Majors

#763 in Asia

#2398 in the World

Founded: 2008

36. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Education Majors

#855 in Asia

#2599 in the World

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

37. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Education Majors

#863 in Asia

#2614 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

38. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Education Majors

#870 in Asia

#2627 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

39. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Education Majors

#882 in Asia

#2657 in the World

Founded: 1979

40. University of Kashan

For Education Majors

#888 in Asia

#2669 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

41. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Education Majors

#893 in Asia

#2690 in the World

Founded: 1965

42. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Education Majors

#901 in Asia

#2706 in the World

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

43. Islamic Azad University of Roudehen

Iran | Roodehen

For Education Majors

#933 in Asia

#2768 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1983

44. Zanjan University

For Education Majors

#939 in Asia

#2780 in the World

Founded: 1975

45. Isfahan University of Technology

For Education Majors

#943 in Asia

#2790 in the World

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

46. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Education Majors

#966 in Asia

#2840 in the World

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

47. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Education Majors

#979 in Asia

#2874 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

48. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#990 in Asia

#2898 in the World

Founded: 1985

49. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1015 in Asia

#2969 in the World

Founded: 1956

50. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1016 in Asia

#2978 in the World

Founded: 1986

51. Imam Khomeini International University

For Education Majors

#1083 in Asia

#3115 in the World

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

52. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Education Majors

#1101 in Asia

#3160 in the World

Founded: 1982

53. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Education Majors

#1105 in Asia

#3164 in the World

54. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Education Majors

#1110 in Asia

#3175 in the World

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

55. Shahed University

For Education Majors

#1117 in Asia

#3198 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

56. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1119 in Asia

#3205 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

57. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Education Majors

#1144 in Asia

#3263 in the World

Founded: 1994

58. University of Bojnord

For Education Majors

#1152 in Asia

#3280 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

59. Arak University

For Education Majors

#1188 in Asia

#3360 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

60. Semnan University

For Education Majors

#1202 in Asia

#3391 in the World

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

61. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Education Majors

#1203 in Asia

#3392 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

62. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan

For Education Majors

#1214 in Asia

#3418 in the World

Founded: 1985

63. University of Birjand

For Education Majors

#1243 in Asia

#3477 in the World

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

64. University of Qom

For Education Majors

#1261 in Asia

#3514 in the World

Founded: 1980

65. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Education Majors

#1293 in Asia

#3584 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

66. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Education Majors

#1313 in Asia

#3637 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

67. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1315 in Asia

#3640 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

68. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1320 in Asia

#3653 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

69. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Education Majors

#1330 in Asia

#3683 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

70. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1366 in Asia

#3773 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

71. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1391 in Asia

#3820 in the World

Founded: 1985

72. Shahrood University of Technology

For Education Majors

#1393 in Asia

#3827 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

73. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Education Majors

#1396 in Asia

#3831 in the World

Founded: 1987

74. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Education Majors

#1406 in Asia

#3848 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

75. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1435 in Asia

#3918 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

76. Shiraz University of Technology

For Education Majors

#1444 in Asia

#3940 in the World

Founded: 2004

77. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Education Majors

#1451 in Asia

#3955 in the World

Founded: 2000

78. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Education Majors

#1473 in Asia

#4009 in the World

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

79. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Education Majors

#1487 in Asia

#4031 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

80. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Education Majors

#1497 in Asia

#4043 in the World

Founded: 1986

81. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1507 in Asia

#4066 in the World

Founded: 1986

82. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1545 in Asia

#4147 in the World

Founded: 1983

83. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Education Majors

#1563 in Asia

#4175 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

84. Medical University of Ilam

For Education Majors

#1565 in Asia

#4177 in the World

Founded: 1995

85. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Education Majors

#1583 in Asia

#4214 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

86. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Education Majors

#1599 in Asia

#4260 in the World

Founded: 1991

87. Jahrom university

For Education Majors

#1612 in Asia

#4282 in the World

Founded: 2006

88. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Education Majors

#1652 in Asia

#4355 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

89. Imam Hossein University

For Education Majors

#1684 in Asia

#4405 in the World

Founded: 1986

90. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Education Majors

#1694 in Asia

#4436 in the World

Founded: 1988

91. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Education Majors

#1704 in Asia

#4453 in the World

Founded: 1985

92. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1718 in Asia

#4482 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

93. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Education Majors

#1722 in Asia

#4491 in the World

Founded: 2004

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfields in Iran

Broadcast Journalism4

Classics and Ancient History35

Communications and Public Relations48

Criminology and Criminal Justice9

Early Childhood Education2

Forensic Science11

Gender Studies24

Human Rights Law7

Intellectual Property and Patent Law5

International Law10

International Relations and Diplomacy11

Journalism and Digital Media15

Law Enforcement3

Library and Information science39

Military science11

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution6

Occupational Safety and Health29

Political Economy5

Political Science120

Public Policy / Administration6

Radio and Television broadcasting8

Special Education13

Sports / Exercise science37

Theology / Divinity / Religious studies98

Urban and Regional planning15