100 Best universities for Nuclear Physics 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 Nuclear Physics. A graph of 718K citations received by 45.5K academic papers made by 101 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 Nuclear Physics

#105 in Asia

#453 in the World

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

2. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#171 in Asia

#644 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

3. Sharif University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#172 in Asia

#647 in the World

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

4. Shahid Beheshti University

For Nuclear Physics

#179 in Asia

#660 in the World

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

5. Tarbiat Modares University

For Nuclear Physics

#193 in Asia

#696 in the World

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

6. Shiraz University

For Nuclear Physics

#201 in Asia

#717 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

7. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#219 in Asia

#754 in the World

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

8. University of Tabriz

For Nuclear Physics

#232 in Asia

#794 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

9. Isfahan University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#248 in Asia

#836 in the World

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

10. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Nuclear Physics

#261 in Asia

#859 in the World

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

11. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#267 in Asia

#871 in the World

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

12. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#282 in Asia

#913 in the World

Founded: 1985

13. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Nuclear Physics

#286 in Asia

#921 in the World

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

14. University of Isfahan

For Nuclear Physics

#323 in Asia

#993 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

15. Shahrood University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#349 in Asia

#1042 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

16. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#360 in Asia

#1066 in the World

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

17. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#395 in Asia

#1124 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

18. University of Kashan

For Nuclear Physics

#398 in Asia

#1129 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

19. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#400 in Asia

#1131 in the World

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

20. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Nuclear Physics

#422 in Asia

#1173 in the World

Founded: 1979

21. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#440 in Asia

#1205 in the World

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

22. University of Guilan

For Nuclear Physics

#441 in Asia

#1207 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

23. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Nuclear Physics

#449 in Asia

#1224 in the World

Founded: 1973

24. Yazd University

For Nuclear Physics

#454 in Asia

#1232 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

25. Semnan University

For Nuclear Physics

#462 in Asia

#1256 in the World

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

26. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#472 in Asia

#1282 in the World

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

27. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#477 in Asia

#1292 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

28. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Nuclear Physics

#533 in Asia

#1407 in the World

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

29. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#560 in Asia

#1456 in the World

Founded: 1947

30. Urmia University

For Nuclear Physics

#566 in Asia

#1468 in the World

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

31. Arak University

For Nuclear Physics

#588 in Asia

#1513 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

32. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Nuclear Physics

#591 in Asia

#1525 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

33. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#601 in Asia

#1544 in the World

Founded: 1946

34. University of Birjand

For Nuclear Physics

#605 in Asia

#1553 in the World

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

35. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#608 in Asia

#1558 in the World

Founded: 1986

36. Zanjan University

For Nuclear Physics

#618 in Asia

#1578 in the World

Founded: 1975

37. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Nuclear Physics

#658 in Asia

#1648 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

38. Imam Khomeini International University

For Nuclear Physics

#682 in Asia

#1694 in the World

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

39. Damghan University

For Nuclear Physics

#716 in Asia

#1752 in the World

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

40. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Nuclear Physics

#737 in Asia

#1784 in the World

Founded: 1987

41. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Nuclear Physics

#745 in Asia

#1800 in the World

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

42. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Nuclear Physics

#756 in Asia

#1819 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

43. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#757 in Asia

#1821 in the World

Founded: 1991

44. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Nuclear Physics

#764 in Asia

#1832 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

45. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Nuclear Physics

#777 in Asia

#1857 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

46. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#786 in Asia

#1877 in the World

Founded: 1986

47. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Nuclear Physics

#796 in Asia

#1895 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

48. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#825 in Asia

#1953 in the World

Founded: 1956

49. Kharazmi University

For Nuclear Physics

#857 in Asia

#2005 in the World

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

50. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Nuclear Physics

#866 in Asia

#2024 in the World

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

51. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#882 in Asia

#2051 in the World

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

52. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Nuclear Physics

#883 in Asia

#2055 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

53. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Nuclear Physics

#887 in Asia

#2059 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

54. Alzahra University

For Nuclear Physics

#910 in Asia

#2109 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

55. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#940 in Asia

#2172 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

56. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Nuclear Physics

#1006 in Asia

#2301 in the World

Founded: 1982

57. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#1011 in Asia

#2310 in the World

Founded: 1965

58. Golestan University

For Nuclear Physics

#1021 in Asia

#2328 in the World

Founded: 2008

59. Persian Gulf University

For Nuclear Physics

#1033 in Asia

#2354 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

60. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1041 in Asia

#2369 in the World

Founded: 1990

61. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Nuclear Physics

#1042 in Asia

#2371 in the World

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

62. Kerman Medical University

For Nuclear Physics

#1049 in Asia

#2382 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

63. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1053 in Asia

#2391 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

64. Shiraz University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1074 in Asia

#2429 in the World

Founded: 2004

65. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#1091 in Asia

#2460 in the World

66. Imam Hossein University

For Nuclear Physics

#1136 in Asia

#2550 in the World

Founded: 1986

67. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Nuclear Physics

#1138 in Asia

#2553 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

68. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Nuclear Physics

#1145 in Asia

#2562 in the World

Founded: 1982

69. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1161 in Asia

#2583 in the World

Founded: 1985

70. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#1171 in Asia

#2597 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

71. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Nuclear Physics

#1181 in Asia

#2628 in the World

Founded: 1985

72. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Nuclear Physics

#1191 in Asia

#2646 in the World

Founded: 2000

73. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#1192 in Asia

#2649 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

74. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Nuclear Physics

#1203 in Asia

#2666 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

75. University of Qom

For Nuclear Physics

#1205 in Asia

#2669 in the World

Founded: 1980

76. Shahed University

For Nuclear Physics

#1233 in Asia

#2725 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

77. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Nuclear Physics

#1244 in Asia

#2743 in the World

Founded: 1994

78. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Nuclear Physics

#1254 in Asia

#2764 in the World

Founded: 1987

79. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

Iran | Mahshahr

For Nuclear Physics

#1256 in Asia

#2766 in the World

Founded: 1982

80. University of Zabol

For Nuclear Physics

#1330 in Asia

#2911 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

81. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Nuclear Physics

#1366 in Asia

#2981 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

82. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Nuclear Physics

#1367 in Asia

#2982 in the World

Founded: 1988

83. Petroleum University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1396 in Asia

#3061 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

84. Tafresh University

For Nuclear Physics

#1408 in Asia

#3087 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

85. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Nuclear Physics

#1431 in Asia

#3142 in the World

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

86. Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr

Iran | Khomeyni Shahr

For Nuclear Physics

#1451 in Asia

#3176 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1988

87. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1466 in Asia

#3218 in the World

Founded: 1983

88. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1484 in Asia

#3261 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

89. University of Bojnord

For Nuclear Physics

#1489 in Asia

#3275 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

90. Urmia University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1491 in Asia

#3277 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

91. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1500 in Asia

#3292 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

92. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1512 in Asia

#3317 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

93. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Nuclear Physics

#1541 in Asia

#3380 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

94. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1559 in Asia

#3414 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

95. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Nuclear Physics

#1595 in Asia

#3474 in the World

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

96. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Nuclear Physics

#1605 in Asia

#3494 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

97. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1644 in Asia

#3579 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

98. Jahrom university

For Nuclear Physics

#1654 in Asia

#3599 in the World

Founded: 2006

99. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Nuclear Physics

#1667 in Asia

#3626 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

100. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1685 in Asia

#3668 in the World

Founded: 1986

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

Physics subfields in Iran

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Applied/Engineering Physics16

Astrophysics and Astronomy106

Atomic and Molecular physics61

Condensed Matter Physics73

Materials Science122

Medical Physics25

Nanotechnology117

Optical Engineering119

Quantum and Particle physics121

Theoretical Physics48