The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 8th in Iran, 993rd in the global 2025 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 33,877 academic publications and 504,368 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 11th for Biology in Iran and 845th in the World with 20,233 publications made and 345,736 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th for Engineering in Iran and 650th in the World with 20,112 publications made and 357,485 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 741st in the World with 20,080 publications made and 360,447 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 647th in the World with 19,104 publications made and 334,394 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 676th in the World with 17,259 publications made and 301,967 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 817th in the World with 12,558 publications made and 168,772 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iran and 1238th in the World with 10,821 publications made and 125,429 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 20th for Medicine in Iran and 1199th in the World with 9,659 publications made and 123,981 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 8th for Mathematics in Iran and 675th in the World with 8,391 publications made and 117,776 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 845th in the World with 5,384 publications made and 67,139 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Operations Research.
The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad ranked 17th for Psychology in Iran and 1182nd in the World with 4,961 publications made and 59,890 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 905th in the World with 3,477 publications made and 45,065 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
