100 Best universities for Sociology 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 Sociology. A graph of 2.52M citations received by 176K academic papers made by 118 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 Sociology

#30 in Asia

#357 in the World

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

2. University of Tehran

For Sociology

#54 in Asia

#485 in the World

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

3. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#75 in Asia

#593 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

4. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#121 in Asia

#782 in the World

Founded: 1946

5. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#138 in Asia

#854 in the World

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

6. Tarbiat Modares University

For Sociology

#158 in Asia

#917 in the World

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

7. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#185 in Asia

#982 in the World

Founded: 1947

8. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#214 in Asia

#1085 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

9. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Sociology

#232 in Asia

#1153 in the World

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

10. University of Isfahan

For Sociology

#237 in Asia

#1160 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

11. Shiraz University

For Sociology

#257 in Asia

#1205 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

12. Shahid Beheshti University

For Sociology

#263 in Asia

#1227 in the World

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

13. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Sociology

#280 in Asia

#1288 in the World

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

14. Kerman Medical University

For Sociology

#305 in Asia

#1353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

15. Sharif University of Technology

For Sociology

#336 in Asia

#1447 in the World

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

16. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Sociology

#343 in Asia

#1460 in the World

Founded: 1965

17. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Sociology

#356 in Asia

#1505 in the World

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

18. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Sociology

#376 in Asia

#1560 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

19. Urmia University

For Sociology

#400 in Asia

#1637 in the World

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

20. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Sociology

#405 in Asia

#1651 in the World

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

21. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#423 in Asia

#1688 in the World

Founded: 1956

22. University of Tabriz

For Sociology

#437 in Asia

#1717 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

23. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#446 in Asia

#1750 in the World

Founded: 1986

24. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Sociology

#467 in Asia

#1787 in the World

Founded: 1994

25. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Sociology

#516 in Asia

#1918 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

26. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#526 in Asia

#1941 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

27. University of Guilan

For Sociology

#579 in Asia

#2071 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

28. Isfahan University of Technology

For Sociology

#620 in Asia

#2170 in the World

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

29. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Sociology

#631 in Asia

#2197 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

30. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#632 in Asia

#2198 in the World

Founded: 1985

31. Kharazmi University

For Sociology

#680 in Asia

#2321 in the World

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

32. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Sociology

#699 in Asia

#2360 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

33. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Sociology

#709 in Asia

#2391 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

34. Alzahra University

For Sociology

#719 in Asia

#2408 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

35. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#730 in Asia

#2433 in the World

Founded: 1985

36. Yazd University

For Sociology

#743 in Asia

#2459 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

37. Golestan University

For Sociology

#769 in Asia

#2527 in the World

Founded: 2008

38. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Sociology

#788 in Asia

#2563 in the World

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

39. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Sociology

#795 in Asia

#2580 in the World

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

40. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#800 in Asia

#2588 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

41. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Sociology

#856 in Asia

#2703 in the World

Founded: 1973

42. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Sociology

#862 in Asia

#2714 in the World

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

43. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#879 in Asia

#2746 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

44. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Sociology

#885 in Asia

#2755 in the World

Founded: 1979

45. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Sociology

#919 in Asia

#2823 in the World

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

46. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Sociology

#937 in Asia

#2868 in the World

Founded: 1982

47. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Sociology

#940 in Asia

#2872 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

48. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Sociology

#957 in Asia

#2930 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

49. Medical University of Ilam

For Sociology

#982 in Asia

#2984 in the World

Founded: 1995

50. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1002 in Asia

#3032 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

51. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Sociology

#1029 in Asia

#3095 in the World

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

52. University of Qom

For Sociology

#1054 in Asia

#3151 in the World

Founded: 1980

53. Shahed University

For Sociology

#1055 in Asia

#3152 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

54. Semnan University

For Sociology

#1108 in Asia

#3263 in the World

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

55. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1140 in Asia

#3333 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

56. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1146 in Asia

#3346 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

57. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Sociology

#1149 in Asia

#3350 in the World

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

58. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Sociology

#1166 in Asia

#3384 in the World

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

59. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Sociology

#1172 in Asia

#3395 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

60. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Sociology

#1201 in Asia

#3465 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

61. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1210 in Asia

#3480 in the World

Founded: 2004

62. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Sociology

#1215 in Asia

#3494 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

63. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1232 in Asia

#3526 in the World

Founded: 1986

64. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Sociology

#1260 in Asia

#3576 in the World

Founded: 1982

65. Zanjan University

For Sociology

#1265 in Asia

#3587 in the World

Founded: 1975

66. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Sociology

#1315 in Asia

#3702 in the World

Founded: 1987

67. University of Kashan

For Sociology

#1317 in Asia

#3705 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

68. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1320 in Asia

#3709 in the World

Founded: 2007

69. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Sociology

#1321 in Asia

#3710 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

70. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1324 in Asia

#3717 in the World

Founded: 1983

71. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Sociology

#1338 in Asia

#3745 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

72. Arak University

For Sociology

#1355 in Asia

#3781 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

73. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Sociology

#1365 in Asia

#3803 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

74. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Sociology

#1369 in Asia

#3809 in the World

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

75. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Sociology

#1378 in Asia

#3823 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

76. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Sociology

#1380 in Asia

#3825 in the World

Founded: 1987

77. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Sociology

#1446 in Asia

#3952 in the World

Founded: 1990

78. Shahrood University of Technology

For Sociology

#1494 in Asia

#4042 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

79. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Sociology

#1502 in Asia

#4051 in the World

80. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Sociology

#1508 in Asia

#4063 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

81. Islamic Azad University of Roudehen

Iran | Roodehen

For Sociology

#1512 in Asia

#4069 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1983

82. University of Zabol

For Sociology

#1565 in Asia

#4171 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

83. Shiraz University of Technology

For Sociology

#1566 in Asia

#4173 in the World

Founded: 2004

84. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Sociology

#1567 in Asia

#4176 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

85. Imam Khomeini International University

For Sociology

#1574 in Asia

#4193 in the World

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

86. Jahrom university

For Sociology

#1586 in Asia

#4221 in the World

Founded: 2006

87. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Sociology

#1598 in Asia

#4240 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

88. University of Birjand

For Sociology

#1603 in Asia

#4246 in the World

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

89. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Sociology

#1621 in Asia

#4277 in the World

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

90. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Sociology

#1622 in Asia

#4281 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

91. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Sociology

#1626 in Asia

#4288 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

92. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Sociology

#1661 in Asia

#4361 in the World

Founded: 2000

93. University of Bojnord

For Sociology

#1721 in Asia

#4487 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

94. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Sociology

#1849 in Asia

#4779 in the World

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

95. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan

For Sociology

#1874 in Asia

#4837 in the World

Founded: 1985

96. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Sociology

#1921 in Asia

#4939 in the World

Founded: 1986

97. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Sociology

#1944 in Asia

#4990 in the World

Founded: 1985

98. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Sociology

#1963 in Asia

#5030 in the World

Founded: 1991

99. Persian Gulf University

For Sociology

#1983 in Asia

#5082 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

100. University of Jiroft

For Sociology

#1986 in Asia

#5091 in the World

Enrollment: 4,000
Founded: 1989

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

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