100 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy in Iran

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Below is a list of best universities in Iran ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 543K citations received by 49.3K academic papers made by 105 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 Astrophysics and Astronomy

#90 in Asia
#458 in the World
Acceptance Rate
12%
Enrollment
52,588
Founded
1934

2. Sharif University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#108 in Asia
#523 in the World
Enrollment
8,935
Male:Female
66:34
Founded
1965

3. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#118 in Asia
#578 in the World
Enrollment
12,468
Founded
1958

4. Shiraz University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#131 in Asia
#628 in the World
Enrollment
19,000
Founded
1946

5. Shahid Beheshti University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#164 in Asia
#713 in the World
Acceptance Rate
25%
Enrollment
11,500
Founded
1959

6. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#190 in Asia
#782 in the World
Acceptance Rate
12%
Enrollment
9,000
Founded
1929

7. Tarbiat Modares University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#205 in Asia
#819 in the World
Acceptance Rate
12%
Enrollment
9,270
Founded
1982

8. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#227 in Asia
#884 in the World
Acceptance Rate
39%
Enrollment
24,186
Founded
1949

9. University of Mazandaran

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#236 in Asia
#915 in the World
Founded
1979

10. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#242 in Asia
#930 in the World
Acceptance Rate
15%
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1928

11. University of Tabriz

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#243 in Asia
#931 in the World
Enrollment
24,000
Founded
1947

12. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#252 in Asia
#956 in the World
Acceptance Rate
10%
Enrollment
14,440
Male:Female
39:61
Founded
1934

13. Isfahan University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#265 in Asia
#995 in the World
Acceptance Rate
15%
Enrollment
10,064
Male:Female
56:44
Founded
1977

14. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#301 in Asia
#1077 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
14,000
Founded
1972

15. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#308 in Asia
#1092 in the World
Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
1,702,231
Founded
1984

16. University of Guilan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#314 in Asia
#1102 in the World
Enrollment
17,000
Founded
1974

17. University of Kurdistan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#335 in Asia
#1148 in the World
Acceptance Rate
74%
Enrollment
11,000
Founded
1991

18. University of Isfahan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#338 in Asia
#1160 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1946

19. Semnan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#389 in Asia
#1287 in the World
Acceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1988

20. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#402 in Asia
#1311 in the World
Founded
1973

21. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#413 in Asia
#1338 in the World
Enrollment
10,355
Founded
1960

22. University of Kashan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#416 in Asia
#1344 in the World
Enrollment
7,000
Founded
1974

24. Shahrood University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#444 in Asia
#1404 in the World
Enrollment
12,000
Founded
1974

25. Imam Khomeini International University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#499 in Asia
#1532 in the World
Acceptance Rate
68%
Enrollment
9,547
Male:Female
45:55
Founded
1983

26. Razi University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#504 in Asia
#1538 in the World
Acceptance Rate
30%
Enrollment
12,347
Founded
1972

27. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#509 in Asia
#1548 in the World
Acceptance Rate
10%
Enrollment
9,905
Male:Female
44:56
Founded
1946

28. Yazd University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#551 in Asia
#1649 in the World
Enrollment
14,372
Founded
1988

29. Zanjan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#569 in Asia
#1679 in the World
Founded
1975

30. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#574 in Asia
#1692 in the World
Enrollment
7,000
Founded
1985

31. Urmia University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#620 in Asia
#1786 in the World
Enrollment
13,831
Male:Female
50:50
Founded
1965

32. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#647 in Asia
#1830 in the World
Founded
1946

33. University of Birjand

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#657 in Asia
#1854 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
12,000
Founded
1975

34. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#671 in Asia
#1888 in the World
Enrollment
8,500
Founded
1949

35. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#672 in Asia
#1890 in the World
Founded
1985

36. Kharazmi University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#744 in Asia
#2031 in the World
Acceptance Rate
30%
Enrollment
12,500
Founded
1919

37. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#759 in Asia
#2058 in the World
Enrollment
15,860
Founded
1955

38. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#782 in Asia
#2099 in the World
Enrollment
11,000
Founded
1978

39. Damghan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#787 in Asia
#2108 in the World
Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
4,373
Founded
1989

40. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#789 in Asia
#2112 in the World
Founded
1947

41. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#804 in Asia
#2150 in the World
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1980

42. Lorestan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#813 in Asia
#2166 in the World
Enrollment
8,955
Founded
1977

43. Alzahra University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#827 in Asia
#2202 in the World
Enrollment
9,962
Founded
1964

44. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#837 in Asia
#2217 in the World
Founded
1986

45. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#840 in Asia
#2221 in the World
Acceptance Rate
74%
Enrollment
20,000
Founded
1974

46. Persian Gulf University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#857 in Asia
#2250 in the World
Acceptance Rate
40%
Founded
1991

47. Shiraz University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#885 in Asia
#2308 in the World
Founded
2004

48. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#907 in Asia
#2343 in the World
Acceptance Rate
12%
Enrollment
100,000
Founded
1982

49. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#914 in Asia
#2361 in the World
Enrollment
5,744
Male:Female
67:33
Founded
1970

50. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#918 in Asia
#2366 in the World
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1992

51. Arak University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#919 in Asia
#2367 in the World
Enrollment
10,000
Founded
1971

52. Sahand University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#922 in Asia
#2372 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1989

53. Shahed University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#962 in Asia
#2458 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1990

55. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#997 in Asia
#2541 in the World
Enrollment
120,000
Founded
1982

56. Shahrekord University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1011 in Asia
#2568 in the World
Enrollment
6,530
Founded
1927

57. University of Qom

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1022 in Asia
#2592 in the World
Founded
1980

58. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1043 in Asia
#2644 in the World
Founded
1985

59. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1047 in Asia
#2649 in the World
Founded
1982

60. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1110 in Asia
#2790 in the World
Enrollment
4,290
Male:Female
49:51
Founded
1957

61. Golestan University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1118 in Asia
#2818 in the World
Founded
2008

62. Kerman Medical University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1156 in Asia
#2895 in the World
Acceptance Rate
10%

63. Hakim Sabzevari University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1157 in Asia
#2898 in the World
Enrollment
8,589
Male:Female
45:55
Founded
1986

64. University of Maragheh

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1206 in Asia
#2993 in the World
Founded
1987

66. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1240 in Asia
#3067 in the World
Acceptance Rate
61%
Founded
1987

67. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1262 in Asia
#3105 in the World
Founded
1986

68. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1270 in Asia
#3130 in the World
Enrollment
9,273
Founded
1988

69. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1280 in Asia
#3150 in the World
Founded
1994

70. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1282 in Asia
#3154 in the World
Founded
1987

71. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1285 in Asia
#3162 in the World
Acceptance Rate
84%
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1974

72. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1304 in Asia
#3209 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Founded
1984

74. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1337 in Asia
#3280 in the World
Founded
1985

75. Tafresh University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1343 in Asia
#3295 in the World
Enrollment
1,834
Founded
1987

76. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1363 in Asia
#3332 in the World
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1992

77. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1401 in Asia
#3400 in the World
Founded
1982

79. Petroleum University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1465 in Asia
#3530 in the World
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1939

80. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1476 in Asia
#3553 in the World
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1988

81. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1482 in Asia
#3567 in the World
Enrollment
13,637
Male:Female
47:53
Founded
1984

82. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1485 in Asia
#3572 in the World
Founded
1982

83. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1490 in Asia
#3593 in the World
Enrollment
2,000
Founded
1983

84. Imam Hossein University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1501 in Asia
#3616 in the World
Founded
1986

85. University of Zabol

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1550 in Asia
#3729 in the World
Enrollment
15,000
Founded
1979

86. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1568 in Asia
#3772 in the World
Acceptance Rate
80%
Founded
1983

87. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1575 in Asia
#3786 in the World
Enrollment
5,610
Founded
1983

88. University of Neyshabur

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1590 in Asia
#3817 in the World
Founded
2000

89. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1626 in Asia
#3899 in the World
Founded
1986

90. Urmia University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1633 in Asia
#3916 in the World
Enrollment
10,000
Founded
2007

91. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1647 in Asia
#3940 in the World
Founded
1988

92. Islamic Azad University of Bojnourd

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1663 in Asia
#3971 in the World
Founded
1987

93. University of Bojnord

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1669 in Asia
#3984 in the World
Enrollment
4,022
Founded
2005

94. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1711 in Asia
#4069 in the World
Enrollment
3,820
Founded
1987

95. University of Bonab

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1717 in Asia
#4084 in the World
Enrollment
2,089
Founded
2004

96. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1718 in Asia
#4086 in the World
Enrollment
3,039
Founded
1986

97. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1735 in Asia
#4125 in the World
Enrollment
2,929
Male:Female
35:65
Founded
1989

98. Sirjan University of Technology

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1810 in Asia
#4270 in the World
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1992

99. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1835 in Asia
#4326 in the World
Enrollment
2,494
Founded
1986

100. Qom University of Medical Sciences

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#1841 in Asia
#4337 in the World
Founded
2004

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