35 Best universities for Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology. A graph of 157K citations received by 12K academic papers made by 35 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 Ophthalmology

#18 in Asia

#107 in the World

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

2. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#29 in Asia

#148 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

3. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#68 in Asia

#314 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

4. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#77 in Asia

#334 in the World

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

5. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#89 in Asia

#369 in the World

Founded: 1946

6. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#168 in Asia

#583 in the World

Founded: 1947

7. University of Tehran

For Ophthalmology

#170 in Asia

#586 in the World

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

8. Shahid Beheshti University

For Ophthalmology

#199 in Asia

#668 in the World

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

9. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Ophthalmology

#338 in Asia

#1042 in the World

Founded: 1994

10. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#341 in Asia

#1047 in the World

Founded: 1956

11. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Ophthalmology

#358 in Asia

#1101 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

12. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#359 in Asia

#1103 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

13. Tarbiat Modares University

For Ophthalmology

#364 in Asia

#1114 in the World

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

14. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Ophthalmology

#377 in Asia

#1147 in the World

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

15. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#396 in Asia

#1183 in the World

Founded: 1986

16. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

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For Ophthalmology

#397 in Asia

#1184 in the World

Founded: 1965

17. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#407 in Asia

#1206 in the World

Founded: 1985

18. Shiraz University

For Ophthalmology

#412 in Asia

#1213 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

19. Kerman Medical University

For Ophthalmology

#431 in Asia

#1265 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

20. Shahed University

For Ophthalmology

#470 in Asia

#1344 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

21. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Ophthalmology

#482 in Asia

#1367 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

22. University of Isfahan

For Ophthalmology

#497 in Asia

#1397 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

23. Sharif University of Technology

For Ophthalmology

#502 in Asia

#1407 in the World

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

24. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#506 in Asia

#1412 in the World

Founded: 1985

25. University of Tabriz

For Ophthalmology

#514 in Asia

#1431 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

26. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#515 in Asia

#1434 in the World

Founded: 2007

27. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#532 in Asia

#1465 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

28. Urmia University

For Ophthalmology

#566 in Asia

#1541 in the World

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

29. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#570 in Asia

#1551 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

30. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#605 in Asia

#1622 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

31. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Ophthalmology

#620 in Asia

#1654 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

32. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Ophthalmology

#627 in Asia

#1670 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

33. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

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For Ophthalmology

#640 in Asia

#1687 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

34. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Ophthalmology

#663 in Asia

#1720 in the World

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

35. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Ophthalmology

#676 in Asia

#1739 in the World

Founded: 1986

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

Medicine subfields in Iran

Anatomy and Physiology104

Anesthesiology79

Bioethics/Medical Ethics18

Biomedical Engineering53

Clinical Psychology98

Critical Care Nursing49

Family medicine61

Forensic Science11

Gastroenterology and Hepatology67

Health Science85

Healthcare Management (MHA)79

Medical Physics25

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)56

Occupational Therapy23

Oncology and Cancer research97

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine56

Pharmacology102

Physical Therapy95

Plastic Surgery30

Public Health108

Radiation Therapy56

Radiology and Nuclear medicine104

Respiratory Therapy15

Sonography and Ultrasound19

Sports / Exercise science37

Sports Medicine73