The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th in Iran, 1079th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 150 research topics. The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 34,608 academic publications and 554,062 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 10th for Biology in Iran and 841st in the World with 20,691 publications made and 380,377 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th for Engineering in Iran and 643rd in the World with 20,501 publications made and 394,002 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 11th for Chemistry in Iran and 735th in the World with 20,457 publications made and 396,141 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th for Physics in Iran and 641st in the World with 19,430 publications made and 367,012 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Iran and 672nd in the World with 17,553 publications made and 330,892 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 10th for Computer Science in Iran and 822nd in the World with 12,809 publications made and 184,293 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iran and 1232nd in the World with 11,024 publications made and 138,539 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 20th for Medicine in Iran and 1198th in the World with 9,944 publications made and 137,860 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th for Mathematics in Iran and 674th in the World with 8,462 publications made and 126,766 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 10th for Business in Iran and 844th in the World with 5,467 publications made and 72,662 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 17th for Psychology in Iran and 1181st in the World with 5,073 publications made and 64,786 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 7th for Economics in Iran and 902nd in the World with 3,546 publications made and 50,142 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
