100 Best universities for Physics 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 Physics. A graph of 9.25M citations received by 628K academic papers made by 122 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 Physics

#79 in Asia

#283 in the World

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

2. Sharif University of Technology

For Physics

#97 in Asia

#365 in the World

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

3. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Physics

#99 in Asia

#373 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

4. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Physics

#121 in Asia

#454 in the World

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

5. Tarbiat Modares University

For Physics

#135 in Asia

#508 in the World

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

6. Isfahan University of Technology

For Physics

#139 in Asia

#521 in the World

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

7. University of Tabriz

For Physics

#158 in Asia

#561 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

8. Shiraz University

For Physics

#169 in Asia

#597 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

9. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Physics

#190 in Asia

#653 in the World

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

10. Shahid Beheshti University

For Physics

#209 in Asia

#713 in the World

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

11. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Physics

#240 in Asia

#799 in the World

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

12. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#245 in Asia

#812 in the World

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

13. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Physics

#277 in Asia

#891 in the World

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

14. University of Kashan

For Physics

#313 in Asia

#973 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

15. University of Guilan

For Physics

#315 in Asia

#975 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

16. University of Isfahan

For Physics

#325 in Asia

#991 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

17. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Physics

#351 in Asia

#1043 in the World

Founded: 1973

18. Semnan University

For Physics

#367 in Asia

#1086 in the World

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

19. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physics

#385 in Asia

#1109 in the World

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

20. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Physics

#402 in Asia

#1151 in the World

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

21. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Physics

#417 in Asia

#1185 in the World

Founded: 1979

22. Urmia University

For Physics

#448 in Asia

#1246 in the World

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

23. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#450 in Asia

#1248 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

24. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#459 in Asia

#1263 in the World

Founded: 1947

25. Shahrood University of Technology

For Physics

#492 in Asia

#1338 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

26. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Physics

#494 in Asia

#1342 in the World

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

27. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Physics

#511 in Asia

#1376 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

28. Yazd University

For Physics

#524 in Asia

#1399 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

29. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#570 in Asia

#1506 in the World

Founded: 1946

30. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#580 in Asia

#1520 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

31. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#584 in Asia

#1526 in the World

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

32. Zanjan University

For Physics

#588 in Asia

#1532 in the World

Founded: 1975

33. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Physics

#593 in Asia

#1538 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

34. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Physics

#595 in Asia

#1540 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

35. Imam Khomeini International University

For Physics

#601 in Asia

#1552 in the World

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

36. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physics

#606 in Asia

#1559 in the World

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

37. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Physics

#629 in Asia

#1599 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

38. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#633 in Asia

#1607 in the World

Founded: 1985

39. Shiraz University of Technology

For Physics

#636 in Asia

#1615 in the World

Founded: 2004

40. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Physics

#654 in Asia

#1651 in the World

Founded: 1986

41. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Physics

#662 in Asia

#1662 in the World

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

42. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Physics

#692 in Asia

#1716 in the World

Founded: 1991

43. Alzahra University

For Physics

#728 in Asia

#1780 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

44. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Physics

#732 in Asia

#1785 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

45. Arak University

For Physics

#754 in Asia

#1826 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

46. University of Birjand

For Physics

#765 in Asia

#1852 in the World

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

47. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Physics

#775 in Asia

#1876 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

48. Kharazmi University

For Physics

#803 in Asia

#1925 in the World

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

49. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Physics

#829 in Asia

#1981 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

50. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Physics

#873 in Asia

#2060 in the World

Founded: 1982

51. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Physics

#874 in Asia

#2066 in the World

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

52. Petroleum University of Technology

For Physics

#886 in Asia

#2089 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

53. Persian Gulf University

For Physics

#897 in Asia

#2112 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

54. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Physics

#905 in Asia

#2127 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

55. Kerman Medical University

For Physics

#953 in Asia

#2226 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

56. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Physics

#957 in Asia

#2231 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

57. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Physics

#964 in Asia

#2245 in the World

Founded: 1982

58. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Physics

#1001 in Asia

#2314 in the World

Founded: 1987

59. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Physics

#1012 in Asia

#2343 in the World

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

60. Damghan University

For Physics

#1013 in Asia

#2344 in the World

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

61. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physics

#1015 in Asia

#2347 in the World

Founded: 1965

62. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Physics

#1032 in Asia

#2374 in the World

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

63. University of Qom

For Physics

#1034 in Asia

#2379 in the World

Founded: 1980

64. Shahed University

For Physics

#1041 in Asia

#2388 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

65. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Physics

#1048 in Asia

#2409 in the World

Founded: 1985

66. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Physics

#1065 in Asia

#2443 in the World

Founded: 1990

67. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1067 in Asia

#2451 in the World

Founded: 1956

68. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Physics

#1091 in Asia

#2495 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

69. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1137 in Asia

#2597 in the World

Founded: 1986

70. Golestan University

For Physics

#1149 in Asia

#2623 in the World

Founded: 2008

71. Urmia University of Technology

For Physics

#1169 in Asia

#2670 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

72. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Physics

#1170 in Asia

#2671 in the World

73. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Physics

#1210 in Asia

#2738 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

74. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Physics

#1229 in Asia

#2774 in the World

Founded: 1994

75. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Physics

#1256 in Asia

#2817 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

76. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1261 in Asia

#2835 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

77. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Physics

#1309 in Asia

#2941 in the World

Founded: 1987

78. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Physics

#1318 in Asia

#2958 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

79. Imam Hossein University

For Physics

#1340 in Asia

#2995 in the World

Founded: 1986

80. University of Zabol

For Physics

#1344 in Asia

#3001 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

81. Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr

Iran | Khomeyni Shahr

For Physics

#1381 in Asia

#3086 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1988

82. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

Iran | Mahshahr

For Physics

#1423 in Asia

#3162 in the World

Founded: 1982

83. University of Bonab

For Physics

#1436 in Asia

#3202 in the World

Enrollment: 2,089
Founded: 2004

84. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1437 in Asia

#3204 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

85. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Physics

#1439 in Asia

#3207 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

86. Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University

For Physics

#1494 in Asia

#3315 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Enrollment: 2,500
Founded: 1974

87. Allameh Tabataba'i University

For Physics

#1522 in Asia

#3379 in the World

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

88. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Physics

#1565 in Asia

#3474 in the World

Founded: 2000

89. Tafresh University

For Physics

#1584 in Asia

#3519 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

90. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1597 in Asia

#3566 in the World

Founded: 1985

91. University of Bojnord

For Physics

#1623 in Asia

#3627 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

92. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1653 in Asia

#3685 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

93. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1657 in Asia

#3695 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

94. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physics

#1661 in Asia

#3703 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

95. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1686 in Asia

#3767 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

96. Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch

Iran | Sanandaj

For Physics

#1715 in Asia

#3834 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1983

97. Sirjan University of Technology

For Physics

#1765 in Asia

#3967 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1992

98. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1785 in Asia

#4003 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

99. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Physics

#1793 in Asia

#4021 in the World

Founded: 1988

100. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Physics

#1795 in Asia

#4025 in the World

Founded: 1983

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

Physics subfields in Iran

Acoustical Engineering105

Applied/Engineering Physics15

Astrophysics and Astronomy105

Atomic and Molecular physics60

Condensed Matter Physics72

Materials Science122

Medical Physics25

Nanotechnology116

Nuclear Physics100

Optical Engineering119

Quantum and Particle physics121

Theoretical Physics48