Imam Khomeini International University: Rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 30th in Iran, 3029th in the global 2023 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 54 research topics. Imam Khomeini International University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,358 academic publications and 58,401 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 41st for Engineering in Iran and 1764th in the World with 3,693 publications made and 42,230 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Structural Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #41 of 122 | In Iran |
| #714 of 2,776 | In Asia |
| #1764 of 6,555 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 6 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 | 12 |
| 2005 | 19 | 23 |
| 2006 | 27 | 35 |
| 2007 | 35 | 117 |
| 2008 | 49 | 219 |
| 2009 | 38 | 322 |
| 2010 | 49 | 405 |
| 2011 | 106 | 544 |
| 2012 | 126 | 654 |
| 2013 | 127 | 762 |
| 2014 | 147 | 830 |
| 2015 | 201 | 1115 |
| 2016 | 235 | 1784 |
| 2017 | 281 | 2703 |
| 2018 | 355 | 3369 |
| 2019 | 406 | 4083 |
| 2020 | 462 | 5863 |
| 2021 | 577 | 9084 |
| 2022 | 321 | 8372 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 30th for Physics in Iran and 1475th in the World with 3,667 publications made and 45,978 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #30 of 122 | In Iran |
| #557 of 2,752 | In Asia |
| #1475 of 6,484 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 | 9 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 | 13 |
| 2005 | 23 | 27 |
| 2006 | 33 | 64 |
| 2007 | 46 | 231 |
| 2008 | 58 | 361 |
| 2009 | 44 | 549 |
| 2010 | 59 | 609 |
| 2011 | 101 | 755 |
| 2012 | 124 | 905 |
| 2013 | 131 | 958 |
| 2014 | 143 | 1038 |
| 2015 | 197 | 1221 |
| 2016 | 225 | 1913 |
| 2017 | 274 | 2849 |
| 2018 | 348 | 3410 |
| 2019 | 390 | 4102 |
| 2020 | 467 | 5772 |
| 2021 | 562 | 8993 |
| 2022 | 308 | 8188 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 50th for Chemistry in Iran and 1953rd in the World with 3,223 publications made and 39,659 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #50 of 122 | In Iran |
| #833 of 2,710 | In Asia |
| #1953 of 6,327 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 7 | 2 |
| 2004 | 10 | 14 |
| 2005 | 20 | 18 |
| 2006 | 25 | 36 |
| 2007 | 35 | 90 |
| 2008 | 47 | 206 |
| 2009 | 43 | 287 |
| 2010 | 54 | 370 |
| 2011 | 87 | 452 |
| 2012 | 90 | 553 |
| 2013 | 98 | 607 |
| 2014 | 110 | 662 |
| 2015 | 159 | 833 |
| 2016 | 200 | 1431 |
| 2017 | 233 | 2336 |
| 2018 | 332 | 3008 |
| 2019 | 388 | 3646 |
| 2020 | 420 | 5479 |
| 2021 | 494 | 8493 |
| 2022 | 278 | 8115 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 69th for Biology in Iran and 2466th in the World with 2,680 publications made and 27,921 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #69 of 122 | In Iran |
| #1042 of 2,784 | In Asia |
| #2466 of 6,663 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 | 17 |
| 2006 | 13 | 27 |
| 2007 | 30 | 85 |
| 2008 | 38 | 188 |
| 2009 | 36 | 271 |
| 2010 | 44 | 343 |
| 2011 | 80 | 351 |
| 2012 | 84 | 416 |
| 2013 | 79 | 494 |
| 2014 | 98 | 538 |
| 2015 | 133 | 679 |
| 2016 | 162 | 890 |
| 2017 | 161 | 1265 |
| 2018 | 266 | 1835 |
| 2019 | 327 | 2544 |
| 2020 | 359 | 3804 |
| 2021 | 418 | 6281 |
| 2022 | 241 | 6149 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 45th for Environmental Science in Iran and 2139th in the World with 2,568 publications made and 28,540 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Geotechnical Engineering.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #45 of 122 | In Iran |
| #810 of 2,777 | In Asia |
| #2139 of 6,683 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 | 8 |
| 2006 | 19 | 27 |
| 2007 | 18 | 73 |
| 2008 | 31 | 142 |
| 2009 | 17 | 167 |
| 2010 | 30 | 289 |
| 2011 | 78 | 371 |
| 2012 | 90 | 419 |
| 2013 | 83 | 486 |
| 2014 | 110 | 575 |
| 2015 | 138 | 683 |
| 2016 | 170 | 1133 |
| 2017 | 175 | 1632 |
| 2018 | 234 | 2009 |
| 2019 | 274 | 2321 |
| 2020 | 341 | 3277 |
| 2021 | 408 | 5624 |
| 2022 | 234 | 5574 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 54th for Computer Science in Iran and 2305th in the World with 1,947 publications made and 17,693 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #54 of 122 | In Iran |
| #935 of 2,768 | In Asia |
| #2305 of 6,597 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 | 7 |
| 2005 | 12 | 13 |
| 2006 | 23 | 46 |
| 2007 | 15 | 110 |
| 2008 | 21 | 125 |
| 2009 | 20 | 217 |
| 2010 | 18 | 254 |
| 2011 | 65 | 349 |
| 2012 | 76 | 442 |
| 2013 | 68 | 584 |
| 2014 | 87 | 579 |
| 2015 | 106 | 643 |
| 2016 | 117 | 841 |
| 2017 | 140 | 1059 |
| 2018 | 161 | 1197 |
| 2019 | 216 | 1686 |
| 2020 | 251 | 2312 |
| 2021 | 316 | 3865 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3474 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Computer Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 47th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iran and 2821st in the World with 1,682 publications made and 14,558 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, History, Law.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #47 of 122 | In Iran |
| #898 of 2,813 | In Asia |
| #2821 of 6,939 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 | 15 |
| 2006 | 19 | 36 |
| 2007 | 11 | 113 |
| 2008 | 14 | 110 |
| 2009 | 9 | 170 |
| 2010 | 18 | 202 |
| 2011 | 58 | 330 |
| 2012 | 56 | 385 |
| 2013 | 52 | 463 |
| 2014 | 79 | 426 |
| 2015 | 71 | 462 |
| 2016 | 105 | 644 |
| 2017 | 127 | 777 |
| 2018 | 129 | 791 |
| 2019 | 174 | 1167 |
| 2020 | 253 | 1667 |
| 2021 | 273 | 3214 |
| 2022 | 149 | 3302 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 28th for Mathematics in Iran and 1452nd in the World with 1,466 publications made and 16,759 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #28 of 121 | In Iran |
| #470 of 2,612 | In Asia |
| #1452 of 6,132 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 | 7 | 4 |
| 2005 | 14 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 | 53 |
| 2007 | 18 | 182 |
| 2008 | 19 | 209 |
| 2009 | 19 | 337 |
| 2010 | 20 | 372 |
| 2011 | 46 | 474 |
| 2012 | 56 | 587 |
| 2013 | 61 | 661 |
| 2014 | 72 | 644 |
| 2015 | 74 | 646 |
| 2016 | 82 | 833 |
| 2017 | 108 | 866 |
| 2018 | 118 | 958 |
| 2019 | 140 | 1239 |
| 2020 | 171 | 1600 |
| 2021 | 227 | 2785 |
| 2022 | 140 | 2570 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 48th for Business in Iran and 2368th in the World with 815 publications made and 5,998 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Accounting.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #48 of 121 | In Iran |
| #860 of 2,509 | In Asia |
| #2368 of 6,002 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 | 38 |
| 2008 | 10 | 44 |
| 2009 | 7 | 73 |
| 2010 | 12 | 77 |
| 2011 | 35 | 103 |
| 2012 | 36 | 146 |
| 2013 | 39 | 217 |
| 2014 | 40 | 223 |
| 2015 | 35 | 217 |
| 2016 | 56 | 315 |
| 2017 | 60 | 334 |
| 2018 | 64 | 432 |
| 2019 | 63 | 587 |
| 2020 | 109 | 730 |
| 2021 | 125 | 1307 |
| 2022 | 81 | 1161 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 34th for Economics in Iran and 2205th in the World with 590 publications made and 4,866 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #34 of 116 | In Iran |
| #716 of 2,385 | In Asia |
| #2205 of 5,789 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 | 12 |
| 2007 | 2 | 45 |
| 2008 | 7 | 72 |
| 2009 | 6 | 95 |
| 2010 | 9 | 116 |
| 2011 | 30 | 163 |
| 2012 | 28 | 168 |
| 2013 | 21 | 261 |
| 2014 | 21 | 235 |
| 2015 | 35 | 178 |
| 2016 | 45 | 302 |
| 2017 | 47 | 325 |
| 2018 | 43 | 368 |
| 2019 | 53 | 422 |
| 2020 | 77 | 516 |
| 2021 | 83 | 899 |
| 2022 | 51 | 889 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
Imam Khomeini International University ranked 38th for Art & Design in Iran and 2462nd in the World with 334 publications made and 2,444 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Animation, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #38 of 111 | In Iran |
| #812 of 2,183 | In Asia |
| #2462 of 5,426 | In the World |
Imam Khomeini International University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 | 16 |
| 2008 | 4 | 13 |
| 2009 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010 | 1 | 24 |
| 2011 | 6 | 33 |
| 2012 | 18 | 70 |
| 2013 | 12 | 74 |
| 2014 | 16 | 77 |
| 2015 | 13 | 100 |
| 2016 | 24 | 124 |
| 2017 | 32 | 194 |
| 2018 | 36 | 183 |
| 2019 | 28 | 247 |
| 2020 | 49 | 359 |
| 2021 | 43 | 477 |
| 2022 | 25 | 442 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Imam Khomeini International University in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Imam Khomeini International University
