100 Best Surgeons Medical schools 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 Surgery. A graph of 2.51M citations received by 195K academic papers made by 110 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 Surgery

#24 in Asia

#137 in the World

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

2. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#50 in Asia

#246 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

3. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#77 in Asia

#328 in the World

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

4. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#96 in Asia

#369 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

5. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#98 in Asia

#371 in the World

Founded: 1946

6. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#112 in Asia

#420 in the World

Founded: 1947

7. University of Tehran

For Surgery

#186 in Asia

#606 in the World

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

8. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#213 in Asia

#674 in the World

Founded: 1956

9. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#250 in Asia

#764 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

10. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#253 in Asia

#770 in the World

Founded: 1986

11. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Surgery

#254 in Asia

#771 in the World

Founded: 1994

12. Kerman Medical University

For Surgery

#263 in Asia

#797 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

13. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Surgery

#264 in Asia

#798 in the World

Founded: 1965

14. Urmia University

For Surgery

#281 in Asia

#832 in the World

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

15. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Surgery

#289 in Asia

#851 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

16. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#301 in Asia

#880 in the World

Founded: 1985

17. Shahid Beheshti University

For Surgery

#314 in Asia

#911 in the World

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

18. Tarbiat Modares University

For Surgery

#318 in Asia

#927 in the World

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

19. Shiraz University

For Surgery

#320 in Asia

#929 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

20. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#326 in Asia

#947 in the World

Founded: 1985

21. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#327 in Asia

#948 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

22. Urmia University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#351 in Asia

#1025 in the World

Founded: 1986

23. University of Tabriz

For Surgery

#389 in Asia

#1145 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

24. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#405 in Asia

#1186 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

25. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Surgery

#411 in Asia

#1201 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

26. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Surgery

#418 in Asia

#1215 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

27. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#432 in Asia

#1238 in the World

Founded: 1986

28. University of Isfahan

For Surgery

#444 in Asia

#1269 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

29. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#461 in Asia

#1327 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

30. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#465 in Asia

#1341 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

31. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Surgery

#466 in Asia

#1342 in the World

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

32. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Surgery

#475 in Asia

#1368 in the World

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

33. Sharif University of Technology

For Surgery

#478 in Asia

#1380 in the World

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

34. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Surgery

#502 in Asia

#1423 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

35. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Surgery

#506 in Asia

#1436 in the World

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

36. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Surgery

#526 in Asia

#1499 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

37. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#538 in Asia

#1527 in the World

Founded: 2004

38. Shahed University

For Surgery

#539 in Asia

#1528 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

39. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#540 in Asia

#1529 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

40. University of Guilan

For Surgery

#550 in Asia

#1543 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

41. Golestan University

For Surgery

#552 in Asia

#1550 in the World

Founded: 2008

42. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Surgery

#566 in Asia

#1590 in the World

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

43. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Surgery

#596 in Asia

#1660 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

44. Isfahan University of Technology

For Surgery

#620 in Asia

#1727 in the World

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

45. Medical University of Ilam

For Surgery

#624 in Asia

#1741 in the World

Founded: 1995

46. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Surgery

#666 in Asia

#1848 in the World

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

47. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#668 in Asia

#1851 in the World

Founded: 1983

48. Shahroud University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#691 in Asia

#1905 in the World

Founded: 2007

49. Kharazmi University

For Surgery

#721 in Asia

#1965 in the World

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

50. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Surgery

#728 in Asia

#1984 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

51. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Surgery

#751 in Asia

#2054 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

52. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Surgery

#753 in Asia

#2057 in the World

Founded: 1982

53. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Surgery

#758 in Asia

#2068 in the World

Founded: 1982

54. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Surgery

#772 in Asia

#2106 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

55. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Surgery

#804 in Asia

#2222 in the World

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

56. Zabol University of Medical Sciences

For Surgery

#809 in Asia

#2233 in the World

Enrollment: 1,655
Founded: 1964

57. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Surgery

#812 in Asia

#2238 in the World

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

58. Jahrom university

For Surgery

#821 in Asia

#2264 in the World

Founded: 2006

59. Yazd University

For Surgery

#856 in Asia

#2346 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

60. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Surgery

#885 in Asia

#2387 in the World

Founded: 1973

61. Semnan University

For Surgery

#894 in Asia

#2404 in the World

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

62. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Surgery

#978 in Asia

#2586 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

63. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Surgery

#985 in Asia

#2597 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

64. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Surgery

#1054 in Asia

#2777 in the World

Founded: 2000

65. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Surgery

#1075 in Asia

#2817 in the World

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

66. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Surgery

#1095 in Asia

#2864 in the World

Founded: 1987

67. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Surgery

#1104 in Asia

#2885 in the World

Founded: 1979

68. Alzahra University

For Surgery

#1147 in Asia

#2976 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

69. Arak University

For Surgery

#1155 in Asia

#2993 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

70. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Surgery

#1179 in Asia

#3036 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

71. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Surgery

#1196 in Asia

#3076 in the World

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

72. University of Birjand

For Surgery

#1224 in Asia

#3126 in the World

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

73. Zanjan University

For Surgery

#1299 in Asia

#3302 in the World

Founded: 1975

74. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Surgery

#1308 in Asia

#3323 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

75. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Surgery

#1320 in Asia

#3349 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

76. Shahrood University of Technology

For Surgery

#1331 in Asia

#3366 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

77. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Surgery

#1332 in Asia

#3367 in the World

Founded: 1987

78. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Surgery

#1337 in Asia

#3379 in the World

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

79. University of Kashan

For Surgery

#1341 in Asia

#3390 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

80. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Surgery

#1358 in Asia

#3451 in the World

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

81. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Surgery

#1367 in Asia

#3472 in the World

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

82. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Surgery

#1412 in Asia

#3547 in the World

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

83. University of Jiroft

For Surgery

#1455 in Asia

#3618 in the World

Enrollment: 4,000
Founded: 1989

84. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Surgery

#1490 in Asia

#3681 in the World

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

85. Imam Khomeini International University

For Surgery

#1599 in Asia

#3911 in the World

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

86. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Surgery

#1615 in Asia

#3946 in the World

Founded: 1990

87. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Surgery

#1626 in Asia

#3970 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

88. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Surgery

#1654 in Asia

#4038 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

89. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Surgery

#1668 in Asia

#4070 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

90. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Surgery

#1708 in Asia

#4158 in the World

Founded: 1985

91. University of Zabol

For Surgery

#1713 in Asia

#4166 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

92. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Surgery

#1746 in Asia

#4212 in the World

Founded: 1991

93. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Surgery

#1800 in Asia

#4323 in the World

Founded: 1988

94. Damghan University

For Surgery

#1803 in Asia

#4328 in the World

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

95. Persian Gulf University

For Surgery

#1823 in Asia

#4367 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

96. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Surgery

#1824 in Asia

#4369 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

97. University of Bojnord

For Surgery

#1844 in Asia

#4407 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

98. University of Qom

For Surgery

#1872 in Asia

#4484 in the World

Founded: 1980

99. Islamic Azad University, Zanjan

For Surgery

#1885 in Asia

#4514 in the World

Founded: 1985

100. Urmia University of Technology

For Surgery

#1925 in Asia

#4591 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

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

Medicine subfields in Iran

Anatomy and Physiology104

Anesthesiology79

Bioethics/Medical Ethics18

Biomedical Engineering54

Clinical Psychology99

Critical Care Nursing51

Family medicine62

Forensic Science11

Gastroenterology and Hepatology67

Health Science86

Healthcare Management (MHA)80

Medical Physics25

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)57

Occupational Therapy24

Oncology and Cancer research100

Ophthalmology36

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine59

Pharmacology103

Physical Therapy95

Plastic Surgery33

Public Health108

Radiation Therapy57

Radiology and Nuclear medicine105

Respiratory Therapy16

Sonography and Ultrasound20

Sports / Exercise science38

Sports Medicine73