Islamic Azad University, Shiraz: Rankings

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Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 82nd in Iran, 5526th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 18 research topics. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,064 academic publications and 49,390 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5526 of 14,131 In the World
#2010 of 5,830 In Asia
#82 of 310 In Iran
#3 of 6 In Shiraz
#1198 of 1,420 For Petroleum Engineering
#1205 of 2,326 For Operations Research
#1669 of 1,748 For Radiation Therapy
#6116 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#9599 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 15 other topics

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Biology rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 91st for Biology in Iran and 3335th in the World with 2,376 publications made and 30,887 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#91 of 122 In Iran
#1484 of 2,838 In Asia
#3335 of 6,841 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2005 4 1
2006 3 2
2007 11 3
2008 10 9
2009 12 24
2010 25 18
2011 59 78
2012 75 236
2013 87 309
2014 93 454
2015 141 642
2016 194 955
2017 225 1269
2018 232 1630
2019 215 1967
2020 228 2571
2021 256 3520
2022 168 3975
2023 156 4529
2024 127 4101
2025 66 3851

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 80 1112 2217
Microbiology 74 1212 2695
Horticulture 73 1314 2882
Neuroscience 62 1123 2906
Biotechnology 79 1371 2970
Evolutionary Biology 65 1239 3012
Biochemistry 89 1390 3014
Pharmacology 83 1410 3028
Zoology 66 1164 3055
Oncology and Cancer research 85 1384 3064
Botany 77 1370 3124
Paleontology 84 1352 3177
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 65 1296 3213
Genetics 88 1482 3330
Nutrition and Food Science 95 1625 3383
Immunology 82 1492 3455
Virology 89 1503 3558
Agricultural Science 85 1581 3559
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 94 1666 3589

Engineering rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 81st for Engineering in Iran and 3019th in the World with 2,237 publications made and 35,206 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Engineering ranking Location
#81 of 122 In Iran
#1372 of 2,841 In Asia
#3019 of 6,795 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 5 1
2006 2 3
2007 7 2
2008 14 7
2009 22 17
2010 37 37
2011 64 104
2012 77 307
2013 78 380
2014 113 540
2015 128 686
2016 163 1020
2017 174 1301
2018 191 1828
2019 205 2194
2020 200 2785
2021 246 4043
2022 159 4870
2023 190 5210
2024 113 4850
2025 58 4326

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petroleum Engineering 29 443 1198
Operations Research 37 448 1205
Renewable Energy Engineering 58 923 2045
Chemical Engineering 78 1071 2156
Nanotechnology 80 1112 2217
Systems Engineering 52 912 2328
Electronic Engineering 66 1087 2335
Structural Engineering 68 1047 2383
Geotechnical Engineering 72 1125 2549
Metallurgical Engineering 72 1217 2549
Civil Engineering 67 1101 2570
Environmental Engineering 82 1202 2598
Materials Science 81 1281 2694
Aerospace Engineering 67 1208 2757
Electrical Engineering 71 1321 2844
Biotechnology 79 1371 2970
Mechanical Engineering 76 1312 3027
Telecommunications 75 1412 3047
Acoustical Engineering 75 1343 3056
Optical Engineering 79 1427 3080
Computer Networking 69 1465 3225

Chemistry rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 87th for Chemistry in Iran and 3026th in the World with 2,174 publications made and 32,010 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#87 of 122 In Iran
#1411 of 2,785 In Asia
#3026 of 6,561 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
2006 2 1
2007 6 2
2008 10 8
2009 13 19
2010 19 20
2011 45 79
2012 65 284
2013 69 326
2014 101 429
2015 144 664
2016 182 965
2017 172 1259
2018 208 1708
2019 182 2007
2020 217 2606
2021 235 3591
2022 163 4283
2023 166 4596
2024 120 4455
2025 62 4088

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Pharmacy 55 803 1859
Petrology and Geochemistry 47 769 2027
Radiochemistry 83 1127 2150
Chemical Engineering 78 1071 2156
Computational Chemistry 67 1000 2196
Nanotechnology 80 1112 2217
Inorganic Chemistry 71 1106 2300
Physical chemistry 77 1153 2387
Materials Science 81 1281 2694
Organic Chemistry 82 1346 2815
Biochemistry 89 1390 3014
Environmental Chemistry 91 1489 3164
Nutrition and Food Science 95 1625 3383

Physics rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 79th for Physics in Iran and 2968th in the World with 2,015 publications made and 31,290 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#79 of 122 In Iran
#1342 of 2,822 In Asia
#2968 of 6,729 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 5 0
2006 2 1
2007 6 2
2008 13 7
2009 18 12
2010 31 37
2011 54 107
2012 85 304
2013 70 365
2014 103 527
2015 125 663
2016 153 985
2017 162 1232
2018 174 1702
2019 176 2017
2020 179 2530
2021 217 3613
2022 142 4292
2023 172 4517
2024 93 4177
2025 41 3770

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Nanotechnology 80 1112 2217
Atomic and Molecular physics 55 1009 2322
Condensed Matter Physics 65 1279 2633
Materials Science 81 1281 2694
Nuclear Physics 79 1273 2783
Quantum and Particle physics 76 1274 2843
Acoustical Engineering 75 1343 3056
Optical Engineering 79 1427 3080
Astrophysics and Astronomy 75 1426 3410

Environmental Science rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 80th for Environmental Science in Iran and 3459th in the World with 1,823 publications made and 26,400 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#80 of 122 In Iran
#1465 of 2,841 In Asia
#3459 of 6,888 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2002 1 0
2003 0 0
2004 0 0
2005 4 1
2006 1 2
2007 8 2
2008 10 4
2009 15 14
2010 21 15
2011 46 50
2012 74 149
2013 64 206
2014 73 336
2015 102 426
2016 144 630
2017 159 891
2018 184 1215
2019 156 1566
2020 171 2163
2021 206 3014
2022 123 3682
2023 137 4199
2024 85 3491
2025 47 3120

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 47 769 2027
Earth science and Geophysics 62 1041 2486
Geotechnical Engineering 72 1125 2549
Environmental Engineering 82 1202 2598
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 76 1191 2695
Environmental Management 72 1221 2797
Environmental Chemistry 91 1489 3164
Geology 77 1347 3172
Paleontology 84 1352 3177
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 65 1296 3213
Oceanography 72 1388 3272
Ecology 81 1454 3414
Agricultural Science 85 1581 3559
Geography and Cartography 81 1505 3721

Computer Science rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 80th for Computer Science in Iran and 3363rd in the World with 1,563 publications made and 18,402 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#80 of 122 In Iran
#1479 of 2,842 In Asia
#3363 of 6,855 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2005 5 1
2006 3 3
2007 11 4
2008 10 11
2009 20 22
2010 33 33
2011 48 68
2012 61 156
2013 55 174
2014 61 318
2015 80 318
2016 100 480
2017 122 601
2018 127 845
2019 135 1128
2020 140 1383
2021 173 2245
2022 127 2713
2023 137 2995
2024 73 2405
2025 50 1968

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Cognitive Science 53 1128 2640
Machine Learning 73 1215 2651
Computational Linguistics 54 1307 2802
Neuroscience 62 1123 2906
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 69 1324 2920
Telecommunications 75 1412 3047
Management Information Systems 51 1150 3073
Computer Networking 69 1465 3225
Computer Vision 74 1554 3327
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 94 1666 3589
Cyber Security 67 1611 3662

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 74th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iran and 4004th in the World with 1,471 publications made and 15,576 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#74 of 122 In Iran
#1488 of 2,867 In Asia
#4004 of 7,088 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
2002 1 0
2003 1 0
2004 0 0
2005 3 1
2006 2 2
2007 10 7
2008 11 9
2009 13 24
2010 25 25
2011 44 56
2012 79 140
2013 62 161
2014 60 300
2015 67 278
2016 103 394
2017 127 532
2018 150 727
2019 151 1004
2020 138 1263
2021 142 1929
2022 88 2289
2023 108 2700
2024 58 2079
2025 34 1732

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Education Majors 33 726 2280
Linguistics 57 1039 2598
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 69 1025 3125
Anthropology 66 1188 3450
Philosophy 65 1238 3508
Aesthetics 65 1436 3697
Sociology 66 1315 3702
Law 64 1431 3768
Demography 91 1508 3800
Political Science 66 1479 4112
Archaeology 78 1694 4120
History 79 1733 4362

Medicine rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 87th for Medicine in Iran and 3665th in the World with 1,442 publications made and 13,723 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology, Surgery, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#87 of 122 In Iran
#1505 of 2,817 In Asia
#3665 of 6,793 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
2006 1 0
2007 6 0
2008 6 2
2009 4 11
2010 11 12
2011 26 37
2012 41 43
2013 43 128
2014 51 171
2015 77 257
2016 111 371
2017 131 547
2018 158 725
2019 147 885
2020 154 1167
2021 155 1744
2022 104 2023
2023 90 2240
2024 81 2014
2025 54 1855

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Radiation Therapy 53 728 1669
Urology 59 683 1672
Pharmacy 55 803 1859
Dentistry 57 820 2188
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 67 990 2295
Clinical Psychology 72 760 2368
Healthcare Management (MHA) 54 786 2395
Anesthesiology 78 1154 2838
Psychiatry 71 1084 2851
Health Science 59 919 2855
Pharmacology 83 1410 3028
Oncology and Cancer research 85 1384 3064
Physical Therapy 83 1239 3127
Surgery 77 1332 3367
Immunology 82 1492 3455
Nursing 77 1278 3527
Virology 89 1503 3558
Anatomy and Physiology 87 1594 3782
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 93 1657 3858
Pathology 89 1655 3884
Public Health 91 1564 3905

Mathematics rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 77th for Mathematics in Iran and 2965th in the World with 1,082 publications made and 13,480 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#77 of 121 In Iran
#1266 of 2,725 In Asia
#2965 of 6,434 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2005 4 1
2006 2 0
2007 5 1
2008 7 5
2009 8 12
2010 17 27
2011 18 47
2012 50 72
2013 44 145
2014 46 201
2015 56 232
2016 63 282
2017 89 396
2018 114 583
2019 129 807
2020 106 1022
2021 112 1688
2022 72 1932
2023 86 2139
2024 36 1347
2025 22 1075

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Operations Research 37 448 1205
Math Teachers 19 430 1536
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 46 891 2337
Applied Mathematics 71 1191 2628
Statistics 86 1389 3189

Psychology rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 75th for Psychology in Iran and 3200th in the World with 965 publications made and 9,303 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#75 of 122 In Iran
#1279 of 2,766 In Asia
#3200 of 6,663 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
2005 1 0
2006 1 0
2007 4 0
2008 2 2
2009 1 2
2010 3 5
2011 14 13
2012 38 25
2013 34 42
2014 32 97
2015 59 123
2016 69 189
2017 100 298
2018 94 423
2019 94 550
2020 109 682
2021 107 1039
2022 78 1218
2023 56 1335
2024 43 1021
2025 31 896

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Child Psychology 44 614 2050
Education Majors 33 726 2280
Clinical Psychology 72 760 2368
Cognitive Science 53 1128 2640
Psychiatry 71 1084 2851
Social Psychology 61 1034 2858
Neuroscience 62 1123 2906

Business rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 63rd for Business in Iran and 3288th in the World with 750 publications made and 10,022 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Research, Project Management.

Business ranking Location
#63 of 122 In Iran
#1302 of 2,654 In Asia
#3288 of 6,366 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2007 3 0
2008 6 5
2009 9 6
2010 15 14
2011 18 31
2012 33 58
2013 26 87
2014 35 161
2015 39 178
2016 52 199
2017 68 262
2018 84 455
2019 84 588
2020 68 781
2021 75 1169
2022 37 1391
2023 61 1537
2024 20 1006
2025 20 800

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Operations Research 37 448 1205
Project Management 26 475 1695
Management 64 1214 2989
Management Information Systems 51 1150 3073
Marketing 56 1246 3132
Finance 65 1379 3439

Economics rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 62nd for Economics in Iran and 3341st in the World with 459 publications made and 7,296 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#62 of 120 In Iran
#1287 of 2,559 In Asia
#3341 of 6,188 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2006 1 0
2007 1 0
2008 2 4
2009 3 5
2010 10 11
2011 14 32
2012 20 32
2013 9 58
2014 19 67
2015 24 83
2016 31 137
2017 39 149
2018 55 250
2019 51 353
2020 49 494
2021 52 700
2022 26 948
2023 28 1081
2024 17 705
2025 10 576

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 46 891 2337
Development Studies 70 1291 3375
Finance 65 1379 3439

Art & Design rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 66th for Art & Design in Iran and 3515th in the World with 250 publications made and 2,878 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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
#66 of 116 In Iran
#1344 of 2,450 In Asia
#3515 of 6,010 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2003 1 0
2004 0 0
2005 0 0
2006 0 0
2007 0 0
2008 2 0
2009 4 0
2010 1 4
2011 8 6
2012 15 18
2013 8 15
2014 10 36
2015 18 57
2016 19 62
2017 21 102
2018 24 120
2019 31 181
2020 20 186
2021 26 308
2022 15 383
2023 14 415
2024 10 434
2025 4 365

The following table provides academic rankings for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Literature 54 954 2802
Fashion Design 66 1439 3612
Aesthetics 65 1436 3697