100 Best universities for Mathematics 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 Mathematics. A graph of 5.15M citations received by 333K academic papers made by 121 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 Mathematics

#51 in Asia

#258 in the World

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

2. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#90 in Asia

#436 in the World

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

3. Sharif University of Technology

For Mathematics

#92 in Asia

#445 in the World

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

4. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Mathematics

#95 in Asia

#450 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

5. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Mathematics

#107 in Asia

#486 in the World

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

6. Tarbiat Modares University

For Mathematics

#142 in Asia

#582 in the World

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

7. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#159 in Asia

#650 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

8. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Mathematics

#172 in Asia

#675 in the World

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

9. University of Tabriz

For Mathematics

#173 in Asia

#676 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

10. Shiraz University

For Mathematics

#176 in Asia

#695 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

11. Shahid Beheshti University

For Mathematics

#194 in Asia

#763 in the World

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

12. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Mathematics

#195 in Asia

#766 in the World

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

13. Isfahan University of Technology

For Mathematics

#214 in Asia

#819 in the World

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

14. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#224 in Asia

#841 in the World

Founded: 1946

15. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Mathematics

#234 in Asia

#870 in the World

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

16. University of Isfahan

For Mathematics

#255 in Asia

#917 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

17. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#270 in Asia

#956 in the World

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

18. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#319 in Asia

#1069 in the World

Founded: 1947

19. University of Guilan

For Mathematics

#329 in Asia

#1100 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

20. Yazd University

For Mathematics

#342 in Asia

#1138 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

21. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#368 in Asia

#1190 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

22. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Mathematics

#381 in Asia

#1215 in the World

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

23. Urmia University

For Mathematics

#414 in Asia

#1283 in the World

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

24. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Mathematics

#417 in Asia

#1288 in the World

Founded: 1979

25. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Mathematics

#423 in Asia

#1303 in the World

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

26. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Mathematics

#471 in Asia

#1401 in the World

Founded: 1973

27. Semnan University

For Mathematics

#483 in Asia

#1432 in the World

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

28. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Mathematics

#503 in Asia

#1471 in the World

Founded: 1965

29. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Mathematics

#515 in Asia

#1494 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

30. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Mathematics

#531 in Asia

#1527 in the World

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

31. Kerman Medical University

For Mathematics

#535 in Asia

#1532 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

32. Shahrood University of Technology

For Mathematics

#552 in Asia

#1570 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

33. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#559 in Asia

#1586 in the World

Founded: 1985

34. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Mathematics

#577 in Asia

#1613 in the World

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

35. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Mathematics

#592 in Asia

#1639 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

36. Imam Khomeini International University

For Mathematics

#603 in Asia

#1655 in the World

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

37. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#626 in Asia

#1710 in the World

Founded: 1986

38. Shiraz University of Technology

For Mathematics

#646 in Asia

#1757 in the World

Founded: 2004

39. Kharazmi University

For Mathematics

#668 in Asia

#1793 in the World

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

40. University of Kashan

For Mathematics

#673 in Asia

#1799 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

41. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Mathematics

#680 in Asia

#1809 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

42. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Mathematics

#731 in Asia

#1909 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

43. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#734 in Asia

#1914 in the World

Founded: 1956

44. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Mathematics

#738 in Asia

#1920 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

45. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Mathematics

#748 in Asia

#1942 in the World

Founded: 1982

46. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Mathematics

#755 in Asia

#1955 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

47. Shahed University

For Mathematics

#763 in Asia

#1963 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

48. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Mathematics

#778 in Asia

#1991 in the World

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

49. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Mathematics

#782 in Asia

#2000 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

50. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Mathematics

#788 in Asia

#2009 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

51. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Mathematics

#795 in Asia

#2027 in the World

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

52. Alzahra University

For Mathematics

#806 in Asia

#2051 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

53. Zanjan University

For Mathematics

#819 in Asia

#2078 in the World

Founded: 1975

54. University of Birjand

For Mathematics

#852 in Asia

#2154 in the World

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

55. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Mathematics

#859 in Asia

#2172 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

56. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Mathematics

#870 in Asia

#2188 in the World

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

57. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Mathematics

#884 in Asia

#2209 in the World

Founded: 1982

58. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Mathematics

#892 in Asia

#2230 in the World

Founded: 1994

59. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Mathematics

#903 in Asia

#2249 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

60. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#921 in Asia

#2290 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

61. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Mathematics

#984 in Asia

#2409 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

62. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#995 in Asia

#2441 in the World

Founded: 1985

63. University of Qom

For Mathematics

#997 in Asia

#2446 in the World

Founded: 1980

64. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Mathematics

#1014 in Asia

#2481 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

65. Arak University

For Mathematics

#1035 in Asia

#2524 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

66. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1110 in Asia

#2682 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

67. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Mathematics

#1119 in Asia

#2698 in the World

Founded: 1990

68. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Mathematics

#1129 in Asia

#2714 in the World

Founded: 1985

69. Golestan University

For Mathematics

#1146 in Asia

#2748 in the World

Founded: 2008

70. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Mathematics

#1152 in Asia

#2757 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

71. Persian Gulf University

For Mathematics

#1155 in Asia

#2763 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

72. University of Zabol

For Mathematics

#1173 in Asia

#2792 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

73. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Mathematics

#1175 in Asia

#2794 in the World

Founded: 1986

74. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Mathematics

#1179 in Asia

#2804 in the World

Founded: 1991

75. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Mathematics

#1181 in Asia

#2810 in the World

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

76. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Mathematics

#1254 in Asia

#2959 in the World

Founded: 1987

77. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1259 in Asia

#2964 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

78. Urmia University of Technology

For Mathematics

#1289 in Asia

#3024 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

79. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Mathematics

#1306 in Asia

#3050 in the World

80. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Mathematics

#1311 in Asia

#3060 in the World

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

81. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Mathematics

#1312 in Asia

#3062 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

82. Medical University of Ilam

For Mathematics

#1329 in Asia

#3101 in the World

Founded: 1995

83. Petroleum University of Technology

For Mathematics

#1366 in Asia

#3163 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

84. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Mathematics

#1402 in Asia

#3240 in the World

Founded: 1987

85. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Mathematics

#1412 in Asia

#3271 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

86. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Mathematics

#1435 in Asia

#3319 in the World

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

87. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1486 in Asia

#3433 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

88. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1520 in Asia

#3498 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

89. Damghan University

For Mathematics

#1524 in Asia

#3516 in the World

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

90. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1530 in Asia

#3528 in the World

Founded: 1986

91. University of Bojnord

For Mathematics

#1557 in Asia

#3589 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

92. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1575 in Asia

#3623 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

93. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Mathematics

#1610 in Asia

#3720 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

94. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Mathematics

#1622 in Asia

#3743 in the World

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

95. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Mathematics

#1629 in Asia

#3757 in the World

Founded: 2000

96. University of Bonab

For Mathematics

#1632 in Asia

#3763 in the World

Enrollment: 2,089
Founded: 2004

97. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1638 in Asia

#3770 in the World

Founded: 2004

98. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Mathematics

#1641 in Asia

#3773 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

99. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Mathematics

#1656 in Asia

#3804 in the World

Founded: 1983

100. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Mathematics

#1691 in Asia

#3902 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

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

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