95 Best Physical Therapy schools 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 Physical Therapy. A graph of 527K citations received by 55.4K academic papers made by 95 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 Physical Therapy

#11 in Asia

#184 in the World

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

2. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#47 in Asia

#367 in the World

Founded: 1946

3. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#50 in Asia

#385 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

4. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#63 in Asia

#431 in the World

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

5. University of Tehran

For Physical Therapy

#64 in Asia

#442 in the World

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

6. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#93 in Asia

#573 in the World

Founded: 1947

7. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#94 in Asia

#574 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

8. Tarbiat Modares University

For Physical Therapy

#143 in Asia

#730 in the World

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

9. University of Isfahan

For Physical Therapy

#152 in Asia

#763 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

10. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#162 in Asia

#795 in the World

Founded: 1956

11. University of Guilan

For Physical Therapy

#170 in Asia

#820 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

12. Shahid Beheshti University

For Physical Therapy

#222 in Asia

#931 in the World

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

13. Kerman Medical University

For Physical Therapy

#224 in Asia

#936 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

14. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Physical Therapy

#227 in Asia

#946 in the World

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

15. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physical Therapy

#243 in Asia

#976 in the World

Founded: 1965

16. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Physical Therapy

#256 in Asia

#1012 in the World

Founded: 1994

17. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#270 in Asia

#1042 in the World

Founded: 1986

18. Urmia University

For Physical Therapy

#277 in Asia

#1060 in the World

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

19. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Physical Therapy

#280 in Asia

#1068 in the World

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

20. Sharif University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#289 in Asia

#1088 in the World

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

21. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#300 in Asia

#1109 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

22. Kharazmi University

For Physical Therapy

#301 in Asia

#1113 in the World

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

23. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#345 in Asia

#1208 in the World

Founded: 1985

24. Shiraz University

For Physical Therapy

#348 in Asia

#1217 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

25. Urmia University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#352 in Asia

#1229 in the World

Founded: 1986

26. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#359 in Asia

#1246 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

27. University of Tabriz

For Physical Therapy

#377 in Asia

#1290 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

28. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#381 in Asia

#1303 in the World

Founded: 1985

29. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#385 in Asia

#1314 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

30. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Physical Therapy

#388 in Asia

#1321 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

31. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Physical Therapy

#424 in Asia

#1422 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

32. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Physical Therapy

#445 in Asia

#1469 in the World

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

33. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#464 in Asia

#1514 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

34. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Physical Therapy

#482 in Asia

#1561 in the World

Founded: 1973

35. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Physical Therapy

#483 in Asia

#1562 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

36. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Physical Therapy

#485 in Asia

#1567 in the World

Founded: 1979

37. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Physical Therapy

#487 in Asia

#1572 in the World

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

38. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Physical Therapy

#494 in Asia

#1603 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

39. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Physical Therapy

#505 in Asia

#1632 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

40. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Physical Therapy

#506 in Asia

#1634 in the World

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

41. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Physical Therapy

#509 in Asia

#1639 in the World

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

42. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physical Therapy

#523 in Asia

#1674 in the World

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

43. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#529 in Asia

#1686 in the World

Founded: 1986

44. Shahed University

For Physical Therapy

#533 in Asia

#1692 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

45. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#604 in Asia

#1847 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

46. Semnan University

For Physical Therapy

#624 in Asia

#1894 in the World

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

47. Imam Khomeini International University

For Physical Therapy

#625 in Asia

#1896 in the World

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

48. Alzahra University

For Physical Therapy

#651 in Asia

#1943 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

49. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Physical Therapy

#658 in Asia

#1965 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

50. Medical University of Ilam

For Physical Therapy

#672 in Asia

#1997 in the World

Founded: 1995

51. University of Birjand

For Physical Therapy

#673 in Asia

#1998 in the World

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

52. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Physical Therapy

#677 in Asia

#2005 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

53. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#705 in Asia

#2058 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

54. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Physical Therapy

#723 in Asia

#2099 in the World

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

55. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physical Therapy

#724 in Asia

#2103 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

56. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#733 in Asia

#2127 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

57. Arak University

For Physical Therapy

#738 in Asia

#2133 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

58. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physical Therapy

#762 in Asia

#2184 in the World

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

59. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Physical Therapy

#783 in Asia

#2225 in the World

Founded: 1982

60. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Physical Therapy

#811 in Asia

#2273 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

61. Isfahan University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#834 in Asia

#2322 in the World

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

62. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#842 in Asia

#2346 in the World

Founded: 2004

63. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#846 in Asia

#2355 in the World

Founded: 2007

64. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Physical Therapy

#848 in Asia

#2359 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

65. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#849 in Asia

#2361 in the World

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

66. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Physical Therapy

#852 in Asia

#2366 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

67. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Physical Therapy

#873 in Asia

#2417 in the World

Founded: 1982

68. Shahrood University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#875 in Asia

#2420 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

69. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Physical Therapy

#889 in Asia

#2452 in the World

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

70. Golestan University

For Physical Therapy

#909 in Asia

#2498 in the World

Founded: 2008

71. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Physical Therapy

#916 in Asia

#2516 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

72. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Physical Therapy

#918 in Asia

#2520 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

73. Jahrom university

For Physical Therapy

#929 in Asia

#2547 in the World

Founded: 2006

74. Zanjan University

For Physical Therapy

#959 in Asia

#2592 in the World

Founded: 1975

75. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Physical Therapy

#980 in Asia

#2640 in the World

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

76. Yazd University

For Physical Therapy

#982 in Asia

#2643 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

77. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#988 in Asia

#2650 in the World

Founded: 1983

78. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#1003 in Asia

#2680 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

79. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physical Therapy

#1137 in Asia

#2925 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

80. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Physical Therapy

#1147 in Asia

#2941 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

81. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Physical Therapy

#1150 in Asia

#2950 in the World

Founded: 2000

82. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physical Therapy

#1171 in Asia

#2995 in the World

83. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Physical Therapy

#1205 in Asia

#3065 in the World

Founded: 1987

84. University of Kashan

For Physical Therapy

#1244 in Asia

#3147 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

85. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Physical Therapy

#1273 in Asia

#3197 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

86. University of Bojnord

For Physical Therapy

#1299 in Asia

#3251 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

87. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#1305 in Asia

#3262 in the World

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

88. Islamic Azad University of Bojnourd

For Physical Therapy

#1335 in Asia

#3330 in the World

Founded: 1987

89. University of Qom

For Physical Therapy

#1388 in Asia

#3418 in the World

Founded: 1980

90. Imam Hossein University

For Physical Therapy

#1451 in Asia

#3529 in the World

Founded: 1986

91. Islamic Azad University of Roudehen

Iran | Roodehen

For Physical Therapy

#1459 in Asia

#3542 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1983

92. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Physical Therapy

#1483 in Asia

#3588 in the World

Founded: 1987

93. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Physical Therapy

#1552 in Asia

#3707 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

94. University of Zabol

For Physical Therapy

#1639 in Asia

#3847 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

95. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Physical Therapy

#1678 in Asia

#3916 in the World

Founded: 1985

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

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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

Ophthalmology35

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine56

Pharmacology102

Plastic Surgery30

Public Health108

Radiation Therapy56

Radiology and Nuclear medicine104

Respiratory Therapy15

Sonography and Ultrasound19

Sports / Exercise science37

Sports Medicine73