100 Best universities for Nuclear Physics 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 Nuclear Physics. A graph of 798K citations received by 46.4K academic papers made by 102 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

#104 in Asia

#441 in the World

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

2. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#168 in Asia

#632 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

3. Sharif University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#172 in Asia

#640 in the World

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

4. Shahid Beheshti University

For Nuclear Physics

#177 in Asia

#650 in the World

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

5. Tarbiat Modares University

For Nuclear Physics

#198 in Asia

#699 in the World

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

6. Shiraz University

For Nuclear Physics

#200 in Asia

#703 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

7. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#219 in Asia

#747 in the World

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

8. University of Tabriz

For Nuclear Physics

#235 in Asia

#787 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

9. Isfahan University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#254 in Asia

#838 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

#858 in the World

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

11. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#264 in Asia

#863 in the World

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

12. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Nuclear Physics

#285 in Asia

#908 in the World

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

13. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#292 in Asia

#921 in the World

Founded: 1985

14. University of Isfahan

For Nuclear Physics

#323 in Asia

#985 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

15. Shahrood University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#350 in Asia

#1042 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

16. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#364 in Asia

#1063 in the World

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

17. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#393 in Asia

#1111 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

18. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#403 in Asia

#1125 in the World

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

19. University of Kashan

For Nuclear Physics

#406 in Asia

#1130 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

20. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Nuclear Physics

#431 in Asia

#1179 in the World

Founded: 1979

21. University of Guilan

For Nuclear Physics

#443 in Asia

#1202 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

22. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#444 in Asia

#1204 in the World

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

23. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Nuclear Physics

#454 in Asia

#1225 in the World

Founded: 1973

24. Yazd University

For Nuclear Physics

#456 in Asia

#1229 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

25. Semnan University

For Nuclear Physics

#465 in Asia

#1246 in the World

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

26. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#469 in Asia

#1259 in the World

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

27. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#474 in Asia

#1268 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

28. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Nuclear Physics

#545 in Asia

#1407 in the World

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

29. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#558 in Asia

#1437 in the World

Founded: 1947

30. Urmia University

For Nuclear Physics

#562 in Asia

#1446 in the World

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

31. Arak University

For Nuclear Physics

#598 in Asia

#1518 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

32. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Nuclear Physics

#606 in Asia

#1533 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

33. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#609 in Asia

#1539 in the World

Founded: 1986

34. University of Birjand

For Nuclear Physics

#610 in Asia

#1540 in the World

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

35. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#611 in Asia

#1542 in the World

Founded: 1946

36. Zanjan University

For Nuclear Physics

#622 in Asia

#1575 in the World

Founded: 1975

37. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Nuclear Physics

#664 in Asia

#1648 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

38. Imam Khomeini International University

For Nuclear Physics

#689 in Asia

#1697 in the World

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

39. Damghan University

For Nuclear Physics

#717 in Asia

#1747 in the World

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

40. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Nuclear Physics

#755 in Asia

#1800 in the World

Founded: 1987

41. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Nuclear Physics

#760 in Asia

#1810 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

42. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Nuclear Physics

#764 in Asia

#1815 in the World

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

43. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#769 in Asia

#1826 in the World

Founded: 1991

44. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Nuclear Physics

#770 in Asia

#1829 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

45. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Nuclear Physics

#781 in Asia

#1848 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

46. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#792 in Asia

#1870 in the World

Founded: 1986

47. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Nuclear Physics

#798 in Asia

#1895 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

48. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#832 in Asia

#1950 in the World

Founded: 1956

49. Kharazmi University

For Nuclear Physics

#859 in Asia

#1999 in the World

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

50. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Nuclear Physics

#874 in Asia

#2023 in the World

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

51. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#884 in Asia

#2042 in the World

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

52. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Nuclear Physics

#887 in Asia

#2048 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

53. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Nuclear Physics

#890 in Asia

#2054 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

54. Alzahra University

For Nuclear Physics

#917 in Asia

#2108 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

55. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#949 in Asia

#2182 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

56. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#1002 in Asia

#2282 in the World

Founded: 1965

57. Golestan University

For Nuclear Physics

#1012 in Asia

#2300 in the World

Founded: 2008

58. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Nuclear Physics

#1016 in Asia

#2309 in the World

Founded: 1982

59. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1033 in Asia

#2340 in the World

Founded: 1990

60. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Nuclear Physics

#1035 in Asia

#2342 in the World

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

61. Persian Gulf University

For Nuclear Physics

#1043 in Asia

#2359 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

62. Kerman Medical University

For Nuclear Physics

#1044 in Asia

#2360 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

63. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1064 in Asia

#2391 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

64. Shiraz University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1074 in Asia

#2418 in the World

Founded: 2004

65. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#1102 in Asia

#2471 in the World

66. Imam Hossein University

For Nuclear Physics

#1157 in Asia

#2573 in the World

Founded: 1986

67. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Nuclear Physics

#1160 in Asia

#2576 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

68. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1162 in Asia

#2579 in the World

Founded: 1985

69. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Nuclear Physics

#1163 in Asia

#2581 in the World

Founded: 2000

70. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#1165 in Asia

#2583 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

71. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Nuclear Physics

#1167 in Asia

#2589 in the World

Founded: 1982

72. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Nuclear Physics

#1189 in Asia

#2622 in the World

Founded: 1985

73. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#1201 in Asia

#2653 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

74. Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Rafsanjan

For Nuclear Physics

#1207 in Asia

#2668 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1986

75. University of Qom

For Nuclear Physics

#1212 in Asia

#2678 in the World

Founded: 1980

76. Shahed University

For Nuclear Physics

#1243 in Asia

#2735 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

77. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Nuclear Physics

#1252 in Asia

#2744 in the World

Founded: 1994

78. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

Iran | Mahshahr

For Nuclear Physics

#1271 in Asia

#2780 in the World

Founded: 1982

79. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Nuclear Physics

#1273 in Asia

#2783 in the World

Founded: 1987

80. University of Zabol

For Nuclear Physics

#1353 in Asia

#2938 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

81. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Nuclear Physics

#1369 in Asia

#2970 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

82. Petroleum University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1380 in Asia

#2990 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

83. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Nuclear Physics

#1386 in Asia

#3006 in the World

Founded: 1988

84. Tafresh University

For Nuclear Physics

#1419 in Asia

#3104 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

85. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Nuclear Physics

#1430 in Asia

#3130 in the World

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

86. Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr

Iran | Khomeyni Shahr

For Nuclear Physics

#1448 in Asia

#3162 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1988

87. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1455 in Asia

#3175 in the World

Founded: 1983

88. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1486 in Asia

#3247 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

89. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1493 in Asia

#3266 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

90. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1496 in Asia

#3277 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

91. University of Bojnord

For Nuclear Physics

#1498 in Asia

#3282 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

92. Urmia University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1500 in Asia

#3284 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

93. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Nuclear Physics

#1518 in Asia

#3318 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

94. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1537 in Asia

#3354 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

95. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Nuclear Physics

#1588 in Asia

#3453 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

#1613 in Asia

#3497 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

97. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1649 in Asia

#3567 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

98. Islamic Azad University of Lahijan

For Nuclear Physics

#1665 in Asia

#3611 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

99. Jahrom university

For Nuclear Physics

#1666 in Asia

#3612 in the World

Founded: 2006

100. Islamic Azad University, Qazvin

For Nuclear Physics

#1676 in Asia

#3634 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

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

Acoustical Engineering110

Applied/Engineering Physics16

Astrophysics and Astronomy108

Atomic and Molecular physics61

Condensed Matter Physics74

Materials Science122

Medical Physics25

Nanotechnology117

Optical Engineering119

Quantum and Particle physics121

Theoretical Physics48