92 Best Physical Therapy schools in Iran

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 312K citations received by 48K academic papers made by 92 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

#13 in Asia

#201 in the World

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

2. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#54 in Asia

#401 in the World

Founded: 1946

3. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#60 in Asia

#425 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

4. University of Tehran

For Physical Therapy

#65 in Asia

#443 in the World

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

5. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#68 in Asia

#457 in the World

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

6. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#109 in Asia

#633 in the World

Founded: 1947

7. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#110 in Asia

#637 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

8. Tarbiat Modares University

For Physical Therapy

#141 in Asia

#722 in the World

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

9. University of Isfahan

For Physical Therapy

#161 in Asia

#793 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

10. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#187 in Asia

#848 in the World

Founded: 1956

11. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Physical Therapy

#202 in Asia

#885 in the World

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

12. Shahid Beheshti University

For Physical Therapy

#223 in Asia

#938 in the World

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

13. University of Guilan

For Physical Therapy

#232 in Asia

#966 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

14. Kerman Medical University

For Physical Therapy

#238 in Asia

#981 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

15. Urmia University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#261 in Asia

#1037 in the World

Founded: 1986

16. Sharif University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#270 in Asia

#1063 in the World

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

17. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Physical Therapy

#274 in Asia

#1072 in the World

Founded: 1994

18. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physical Therapy

#279 in Asia

#1084 in the World

Founded: 1965

19. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Physical Therapy

#292 in Asia

#1117 in the World

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

20. Urmia University

For Physical Therapy

#307 in Asia

#1145 in the World

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

21. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#309 in Asia

#1147 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

22. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#315 in Asia

#1154 in the World

Founded: 1986

23. Kharazmi University

For Physical Therapy

#322 in Asia

#1176 in the World

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

24. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#336 in Asia

#1210 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

25. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#342 in Asia

#1220 in the World

Founded: 1985

26. Shiraz University

For Physical Therapy

#359 in Asia

#1266 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

27. University of Tabriz

For Physical Therapy

#375 in Asia

#1306 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

28. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#398 in Asia

#1367 in the World

Founded: 1985

29. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Physical Therapy

#408 in Asia

#1397 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

30. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#410 in Asia

#1401 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

31. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Physical Therapy

#421 in Asia

#1427 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

32. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Physical Therapy

#454 in Asia

#1498 in the World

Founded: 1979

33. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Physical Therapy

#458 in Asia

#1516 in the World

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

34. Shahed University

For Physical Therapy

#470 in Asia

#1552 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

35. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Physical Therapy

#475 in Asia

#1566 in the World

Founded: 1973

36. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Physical Therapy

#480 in Asia

#1586 in the World

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

37. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#481 in Asia

#1587 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

38. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Physical Therapy

#492 in Asia

#1622 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

39. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Physical Therapy

#497 in Asia

#1629 in the World

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

40. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Physical Therapy

#520 in Asia

#1687 in the World

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

41. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Physical Therapy

#522 in Asia

#1689 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

42. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#525 in Asia

#1693 in the World

Founded: 1986

43. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physical Therapy

#532 in Asia

#1710 in the World

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

44. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Physical Therapy

#541 in Asia

#1730 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

45. Semnan University

For Physical Therapy

#587 in Asia

#1827 in the World

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

46. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#623 in Asia

#1908 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

47. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Physical Therapy

#637 in Asia

#1944 in the World

Founded: 1982

48. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Physical Therapy

#644 in Asia

#1959 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

49. Imam Khomeini International University

For Physical Therapy

#653 in Asia

#1972 in the World

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

50. Alzahra University

For Physical Therapy

#657 in Asia

#1982 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

51. University of Birjand

For Physical Therapy

#690 in Asia

#2052 in the World

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

52. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Physical Therapy

#703 in Asia

#2074 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

53. Isfahan University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#736 in Asia

#2136 in the World

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

54. Medical University of Ilam

For Physical Therapy

#741 in Asia

#2149 in the World

Founded: 1995

55. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physical Therapy

#743 in Asia

#2152 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

56. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#747 in Asia

#2160 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

57. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Physical Therapy

#748 in Asia

#2162 in the World

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

58. Arak University

For Physical Therapy

#761 in Asia

#2193 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

59. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#792 in Asia

#2244 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

60. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physical Therapy

#794 in Asia

#2247 in the World

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

61. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#810 in Asia

#2297 in the World

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

62. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Physical Therapy

#822 in Asia

#2329 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

63. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Physical Therapy

#839 in Asia

#2354 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

64. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Physical Therapy

#861 in Asia

#2408 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

65. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#876 in Asia

#2436 in the World

Founded: 2004

66. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Physical Therapy

#885 in Asia

#2464 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

67. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#889 in Asia

#2469 in the World

Founded: 2007

68. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Physical Therapy

#939 in Asia

#2563 in the World

Founded: 1982

69. Shahrood University of Technology

For Physical Therapy

#942 in Asia

#2567 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

70. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Physical Therapy

#950 in Asia

#2580 in the World

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

71. Golestan University

For Physical Therapy

#961 in Asia

#2603 in the World

Founded: 2008

72. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Physical Therapy

#983 in Asia

#2645 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

73. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#992 in Asia

#2670 in the World

Founded: 1983

74. Jahrom university

For Physical Therapy

#1005 in Asia

#2700 in the World

Founded: 2006

75. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Physical Therapy

#1012 in Asia

#2712 in the World

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

76. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Physical Therapy

#1063 in Asia

#2805 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

77. Yazd University

For Physical Therapy

#1077 in Asia

#2834 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

78. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Physical Therapy

#1079 in Asia

#2837 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

79. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physical Therapy

#1122 in Asia

#2909 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

80. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physical Therapy

#1127 in Asia

#2921 in the World

81. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Physical Therapy

#1139 in Asia

#2949 in the World

Founded: 2000

82. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Physical Therapy

#1164 in Asia

#2996 in the World

Founded: 1987

83. Zanjan University

For Physical Therapy

#1229 in Asia

#3122 in the World

Founded: 1975

84. University of Bojnord

For Physical Therapy

#1240 in Asia

#3146 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

85. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Physical Therapy

#1242 in Asia

#3149 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

86. University of Kashan

For Physical Therapy

#1287 in Asia

#3224 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

87. Imam Hossein University

For Physical Therapy

#1303 in Asia

#3246 in the World

Founded: 1986

88. Islamic Azad University of Bojnourd

For Physical Therapy

#1367 in Asia

#3360 in the World

Founded: 1987

89. Islamic Azad University of Roudehen

Iran | Roodehen

For Physical Therapy

#1416 in Asia

#3434 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1983

90. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Physical Therapy

#1456 in Asia

#3501 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

91. University of Qom

For Physical Therapy

#1464 in Asia

#3511 in the World

Founded: 1980

92. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Physical Therapy

#1479 in Asia

#3536 in the World

Founded: 1987

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

Medicine subfields in Iran

Anatomy and Physiology102

Anesthesiology74

Bioethics/Medical Ethics18

Biomedical Engineering45

Clinical Psychology94

Critical Care Nursing45

Family medicine58

Forensic Science12

Gastroenterology and Hepatology63

Health Science83

Healthcare Management (MHA)70

Medical Physics25

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)53

Occupational Therapy22

Oncology and Cancer research90

Ophthalmology30

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine53

Pharmacology101

Plastic Surgery30

Public Health108

Radiation Therapy50

Radiology and Nuclear medicine102

Respiratory Therapy20

Sonography and Ultrasound18

Sports / Exercise science32

Sports Medicine63