100 Best universities for Nuclear 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 Nuclear Physics. A graph of 554K citations received by 42.1K academic papers made by 100 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

#456 in the World

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

2. Amirkabir University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#157 in Asia

#625 in the World

Enrollment: 12,468
Founded: 1958

3. Sharif University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#162 in Asia

#635 in the World

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

4. Shahid Beheshti University

For Nuclear Physics

#171 in Asia

#653 in the World

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

5. Tarbiat Modares University

For Nuclear Physics

#193 in Asia

#705 in the World

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

6. Shiraz University

For Nuclear Physics

#196 in Asia

#712 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1946

7. Iran University of Science and Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#213 in Asia

#754 in the World

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

8. University of Tabriz

For Nuclear Physics

#226 in Asia

#800 in the World

Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1947

9. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

For Nuclear Physics

#254 in Asia

#852 in the World

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

10. Isfahan University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#263 in Asia

#867 in the World

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

11. Tehran University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#291 in Asia

#937 in the World

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

12. Babol University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#296 in Asia

#942 in the World

Founded: 1985

13. University of Isfahan

For Nuclear Physics

#305 in Asia

#957 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

14. Islamic Azad University, Shirvan

For Nuclear Physics

#316 in Asia

#976 in the World

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

15. Shahrood University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#348 in Asia

#1043 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1974

16. Razi University

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#356 in Asia

#1057 in the World

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

17. University of Kashan

For Nuclear Physics

#377 in Asia

#1100 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1974

18. Babol Noshirvani University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#387 in Asia

#1130 in the World

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

19. University of Mazandaran

Iran | Babolsar

For Nuclear Physics

#396 in Asia

#1147 in the World

Founded: 1979

20. University of Guilan

For Nuclear Physics

#410 in Asia

#1169 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1974

21. Yazd University

For Nuclear Physics

#425 in Asia

#1195 in the World

Enrollment: 14,372
Founded: 1988

22. Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#432 in Asia

#1204 in the World

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

23. Bu-Ali Sina University

For Nuclear Physics

#437 in Asia

#1211 in the World

Founded: 1973

24. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#450 in Asia

#1244 in the World

Enrollment: 10,355
Founded: 1960

25. Semnan University

For Nuclear Physics

#462 in Asia

#1262 in the World

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

26. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#486 in Asia

#1308 in the World

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

27. Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

For Nuclear Physics

#510 in Asia

#1366 in the World

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

28. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#525 in Asia

#1401 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1949

29. Urmia University

For Nuclear Physics

#566 in Asia

#1479 in the World

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

30. Arak University

For Nuclear Physics

#576 in Asia

#1505 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 1971

31. Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University

For Nuclear Physics

#577 in Asia

#1506 in the World

Enrollment: 7,000
Founded: 1985

32. Malek-Ashtar University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#580 in Asia

#1512 in the World

Founded: 1986

33. Zanjan University

For Nuclear Physics

#584 in Asia

#1523 in the World

Founded: 1975

34. University of Birjand

For Nuclear Physics

#600 in Asia

#1557 in the World

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

35. Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#618 in Asia

#1588 in the World

Founded: 1947

36. University of Mohaghegh Ardabili

For Nuclear Physics

#623 in Asia

#1596 in the World

Enrollment: 11,000
Founded: 1978

37. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#630 in Asia

#1610 in the World

Founded: 1946

38. Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#661 in Asia

#1662 in the World

Founded: 1991

39. University of Maragheh

Iran | Maragheh

For Nuclear Physics

#682 in Asia

#1702 in the World

Founded: 1987

40. University of Sistan and Baluchestan

For Nuclear Physics

#685 in Asia

#1706 in the World

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

41. Imam Khomeini International University

For Nuclear Physics

#716 in Asia

#1759 in the World

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

42. Damghan University

For Nuclear Physics

#725 in Asia

#1772 in the World

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

43. Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

For Nuclear Physics

#731 in Asia

#1787 in the World

Enrollment: 15,860
Founded: 1955

44. Shahrekord University

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Nuclear Physics

#744 in Asia

#1807 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1927

45. Islamic Azad University, South Tehran

For Nuclear Physics

#754 in Asia

#1828 in the World

Enrollment: 120,000
Founded: 1982

46. Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

For Nuclear Physics

#805 in Asia

#1925 in the World

Enrollment: 5,610
Founded: 1983

47. Lorestan University

Iran | Khorramabad

For Nuclear Physics

#826 in Asia

#1964 in the World

Enrollment: 8,955
Founded: 1977

48. Kharazmi University

For Nuclear Physics

#834 in Asia

#1977 in the World

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

49. University of Kurdistan

Iran | Sanandaj

For Nuclear Physics

#842 in Asia

#1992 in the World

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

50. Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#852 in Asia

#2013 in the World

Founded: 1956

51. Alzahra University

For Nuclear Physics

#856 in Asia

#2018 in the World

Enrollment: 9,962
Founded: 1964

52. Sahand University of Technology

Iran | Sahand Town

For Nuclear Physics

#861 in Asia

#2031 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1989

53. Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#871 in Asia

#2052 in the World

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

54. Hamadan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#896 in Asia

#2105 in the World

Founded: 1986

55. Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#946 in Asia

#2203 in the World

Enrollment: 9,273
Founded: 1988

56. Islamic Azad University of Mashhad

For Nuclear Physics

#965 in Asia

#2251 in the World

Founded: 1982

57. Persian Gulf University

For Nuclear Physics

#991 in Asia

#2302 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1991

58. Golestan University

For Nuclear Physics

#992 in Asia

#2303 in the World

Founded: 2008

59. Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#1009 in Asia

#2329 in the World

60. Islamic Azad University of Bojnourd

For Nuclear Physics

#1012 in Asia

#2336 in the World

Founded: 1987

61. Graduate University of Advanced Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1020 in Asia

#2348 in the World

Founded: 1990

62. Hakim Sabzevari University

Iran | Sabzevar

For Nuclear Physics

#1033 in Asia

#2370 in the World

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

63. Shiraz University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1052 in Asia

#2395 in the World

Founded: 2004

64. Mazandaran University of Science and Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1053 in Asia

#2396 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1992

65. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Kermanshah

For Nuclear Physics

#1064 in Asia

#2413 in the World

Founded: 1965

66. Imam Hossein University

For Nuclear Physics

#1095 in Asia

#2485 in the World

Founded: 1986

67. Kerman Medical University

For Nuclear Physics

#1104 in Asia

#2496 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%

68. Islamic Azad University, Tabriz

For Nuclear Physics

#1124 in Asia

#2522 in the World

Founded: 1982

69. Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

For Nuclear Physics

#1130 in Asia

#2533 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1980

70. Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Khorasgan Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#1131 in Asia

#2536 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Founded: 1987

71. Islamic Azad University of Arak

For Nuclear Physics

#1165 in Asia

#2602 in the World

Founded: 1985

72. University of Neyshabur

Iran | Nishapur

For Nuclear Physics

#1168 in Asia

#2605 in the World

Founded: 2000

73. University of Qom

For Nuclear Physics

#1176 in Asia

#2621 in the World

Founded: 1980

74. Shahed University

For Nuclear Physics

#1189 in Asia

#2643 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1990

75. Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

For Nuclear Physics

#1197 in Asia

#2664 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 75%
Founded: 1984

76. Islamic Azad University, Mahshahr

Iran | Mahshahr

For Nuclear Physics

#1213 in Asia

#2691 in the World

Founded: 1982

77. Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University

For Nuclear Physics

#1247 in Asia

#2769 in the World

Founded: 1994

78. Gilan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1252 in Asia

#2774 in the World

Founded: 1985

79. University of Zabol

For Nuclear Physics

#1312 in Asia

#2889 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1979

80. Islamic Azad University, Garmsar

For Nuclear Physics

#1316 in Asia

#2899 in the World

Founded: 1988

81. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

For Nuclear Physics

#1317 in Asia

#2900 in the World

Founded: 1987

82. Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

For Nuclear Physics

#1362 in Asia

#2996 in the World

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

83. Petroleum University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1373 in Asia

#3017 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1939

84. Tafresh University

For Nuclear Physics

#1376 in Asia

#3020 in the World

Enrollment: 1,834
Founded: 1987

85. University of Bojnord

For Nuclear Physics

#1425 in Asia

#3120 in the World

Enrollment: 4,022
Founded: 2005

86. Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr

Iran | Khomeyni Shahr

For Nuclear Physics

#1476 in Asia

#3241 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1988

87. Bushehr University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1479 in Asia

#3250 in the World

Founded: 1983

88. Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Sanandaj

For Nuclear Physics

#1484 in Asia

#3264 in the World

Enrollment: 2,600
Founded: 1946

89. Urmia University of Technology

For Nuclear Physics

#1516 in Asia

#3316 in the World

Enrollment: 10,000
Founded: 2007

90. Kashan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1546 in Asia

#3374 in the World

Enrollment: 3,039
Founded: 1986

91. Qazvin University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1555 in Asia

#3389 in the World

Enrollment: 2,000
Founded: 1983

92. Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1573 in Asia

#3430 in the World

Enrollment: 3,398
Founded: 1993

93. Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical

For Nuclear Physics

#1574 in Asia

#3431 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1983

94. Jahrom university

For Nuclear Physics

#1582 in Asia

#3447 in the World

Founded: 2006

95. Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Shahr-e Kord

For Nuclear Physics

#1596 in Asia

#3475 in the World

Enrollment: 2,494
Founded: 1986

96. University of Bonab

For Nuclear Physics

#1623 in Asia

#3519 in the World

Enrollment: 2,089
Founded: 2004

97. Birjand University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1627 in Asia

#3526 in the World

Enrollment: 3,300
Founded: 1985

98. Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Iran | Khorramabad

For Nuclear Physics

#1636 in Asia

#3539 in the World

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

99. Arak University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1645 in Asia

#3555 in the World

Founded: 1986

100. Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

For Nuclear Physics

#1671 in Asia

#3603 in the World

Enrollment: 3,820
Founded: 1987

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

Physics subfields in Iran

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Applied/Engineering Physics15

Astrophysics and Astronomy105

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Condensed Matter Physics72

Materials Science122

Medical Physics25

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Quantum and Particle physics121

Theoretical Physics48