Islamic Azad University, Shiraz: Rankings

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Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 68th in Iran, 4772nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 13 research topics. Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,284 academic publications and 28,879 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#4772 of 14,131 In the World
#1698 of 5,830 In Asia
#68 of 310 In Iran
#3 of 6 In Shiraz
#1252 of 2,129 For Operations Research
#1628 of 1,669 For Urology
#1767 of 2,235 For Pharmacy
#6064 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#8001 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 10 other topics

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Biology rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 91st for Biology in Iran and 3315th in the World with 1,937 publications made and 18,306 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#91 of 122 In Iran
#1444 of 2,814 In Asia
#3315 of 6,770 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2005 4 1
2006 3 1
2007 10 3
2008 9 5
2009 11 22
2010 20 18
2011 46 59
2012 65 184
2013 73 304
2014 89 375
2015 127 541
2016 162 805
2017 188 1068
2018 208 1300
2019 191 1591
2020 207 2023
2021 239 2633
2022 142 3222
2023 135 3644

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 78 1094 2199
Microbiology 80 1248 2795
Biotechnology 79 1310 2856
Horticulture 78 1324 2944
Oncology and Cancer research 82 1318 2970
Pharmacology 83 1369 2989
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 61 1186 3003
Biochemistry 90 1371 3022
Neuroscience 64 1143 3041
Zoology 71 1199 3113
Botany 78 1365 3168
Paleontology 86 1388 3305
Nutrition and Food Science 94 1574 3322
Genetics 90 1472 3357
Immunology 84 1477 3471
Agricultural Science 85 1541 3524

Engineering rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 79th for Engineering in Iran and 3004th in the World with 1,872 publications made and 22,224 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Engineering ranking Location
#79 of 122 In Iran
#1351 of 2,809 In Asia
#3004 of 6,684 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
2005 4 1
2006 1 2
2007 7 2
2008 13 5
2009 16 16
2010 41 36
2011 51 81
2012 73 227
2013 71 347
2014 88 461
2015 114 589
2016 142 870
2017 139 1131
2018 173 1509
2019 189 1851
2020 189 2352
2021 235 3205
2022 152 4162
2023 166 4442

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

Engineering subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Operations Research 38 461 1252
Renewable Energy Engineering 57 882 1968
Systems Engineering 45 806 2162
Chemical Engineering 78 1070 2171
Nanotechnology 78 1094 2199
Electronic Engineering 60 1052 2308
Structural Engineering 68 1010 2335
Geotechnical Engineering 71 1100 2536
Metallurgical Engineering 71 1194 2536
Environmental Engineering 81 1167 2537
Civil Engineering 65 1074 2538
Materials Science 78 1261 2687
Aerospace Engineering 68 1171 2715
Biotechnology 79 1310 2856
Electrical Engineering 71 1323 2866
Mechanical Engineering 73 1248 2918
Acoustical Engineering 71 1316 3045
Optical Engineering 81 1405 3063
Telecommunications 76 1426 3125
Computer Networking 70 1415 3165

Chemistry rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 86th for Chemistry in Iran and 2984th in the World with 1,832 publications made and 20,508 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#86 of 122 In Iran
#1371 of 2,750 In Asia
#2984 of 6,447 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
2007 6 2
2008 9 4
2009 10 17
2010 24 21
2011 37 64
2012 63 216
2013 73 334
2014 88 420
2015 129 616
2016 157 871
2017 141 1139
2018 189 1478
2019 165 1716
2020 204 2198
2021 225 2889
2022 152 3721
2023 148 3934

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 53 742 1767
Petrology and Geochemistry 48 770 2058
Radiochemistry 84 1098 2128
Computational Chemistry 66 980 2160
Chemical Engineering 78 1070 2171
Nanotechnology 78 1094 2199
Inorganic Chemistry 73 1100 2291
Physical chemistry 73 1110 2344
Materials Science 78 1261 2687
Organic Chemistry 79 1318 2790
Biochemistry 90 1371 3022
Environmental Chemistry 90 1457 3120
Nutrition and Food Science 94 1574 3322

Physics rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 77th for Physics in Iran and 2941st in the World with 1,715 publications made and 20,244 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#77 of 122 In Iran
#1309 of 2,786 In Asia
#2941 of 6,603 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
2007 6 1
2008 12 4
2009 13 13
2010 36 35
2011 43 88
2012 77 237
2013 68 353
2014 84 464
2015 107 593
2016 137 858
2017 134 1113
2018 162 1445
2019 166 1765
2020 169 2121
2021 205 2924
2022 133 3727
2023 149 3890

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 78 1094 2199
Condensed Matter Physics 66 1281 2672
Materials Science 78 1261 2687
Quantum and Particle physics 75 1244 2805
Nuclear Physics 81 1317 2900
Acoustical Engineering 71 1316 3045
Optical Engineering 81 1405 3063
Astrophysics and Astronomy 70 1282 3154

Environmental Science rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 82nd for Environmental Science in Iran and 3473rd in the World with 1,476 publications made and 15,132 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#82 of 122 In Iran
#1456 of 2,811 In Asia
#3473 of 6,798 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2005 4 1
2006 1 2
2007 7 2
2008 9 2
2009 13 10
2010 22 12
2011 40 33
2012 54 101
2013 60 186
2014 67 260
2015 80 342
2016 121 517
2017 125 707
2018 155 943
2019 132 1226
2020 156 1698
2021 191 2239
2022 118 3003
2023 118 3385

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 48 770 2058
Earth science and Geophysics 58 979 2373
Geotechnical Engineering 71 1100 2536
Environmental Engineering 81 1167 2537
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 76 1169 2684
Environmental Management 75 1189 2784
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 61 1186 3003
Environmental Chemistry 90 1457 3120
Geology 79 1362 3232
Oceanography 73 1371 3267
Paleontology 86 1388 3305
Ecology 80 1423 3394
Agricultural Science 85 1541 3524
Geography and Cartography 81 1477 3702

Computer Science rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 80th for Computer Science in Iran and 3375th in the World with 1,255 publications made and 10,470 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#80 of 122 In Iran
#1455 of 2,809 In Asia
#3375 of 6,752 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2005 5 1
2006 4 2
2007 10 2
2008 9 7
2009 19 19
2010 35 31
2011 36 51
2012 55 135
2013 43 139
2014 52 221
2015 66 258
2016 80 355
2017 98 472
2018 124 615
2019 113 857
2020 122 1061
2021 150 1598
2022 111 2160
2023 117 2248

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
Computational Linguistics 53 1178 2570
Machine Learning 75 1154 2590
Cognitive Science 58 1136 2701
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 70 1244 2825
Management Information Systems 41 1036 2840
Neuroscience 64 1143 3041
Telecommunications 76 1426 3125
Computer Networking 70 1415 3165
Computer Vision 74 1476 3213
Cyber Security 72 1607 3668

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 77th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iran and 4108th in the World with 1,157 publications made and 7,884 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#77 of 122 In Iran
#1527 of 2,845 In Asia
#4108 of 7,020 In the World

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

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
2005 3 1
2006 3 2
2007 10 4
2008 10 7
2009 13 21
2010 28 26
2011 42 41
2012 50 88
2013 41 112
2014 49 165
2015 54 167
2016 84 248
2017 105 349
2018 131 450
2019 126 703
2020 121 833
2021 122 1273
2022 74 1587
2023 85 1825

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 35 794 2538
Linguistics 59 1096 2761
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 66 993 3095
Anthropology 72 1190 3488
Philosophy 67 1281 3601
Demography 91 1456 3777
Law 66 1435 3830
Sociology 81 1447 4000
Political Science 66 1491 4167
Archaeology 81 1703 4199
History 81 1725 4395

Medicine rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 90th for Medicine in Iran and 3695th in the World with 1,127 publications made and 7,086 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Clinical Psychology, Immunology.

Medicine ranking Location
#90 of 122 In Iran
#1498 of 2,781 In Asia
#3695 of 6,680 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
2008 5 1
2009 3 11
2010 11 12
2011 20 27
2012 31 42
2013 35 108
2014 45 124
2015 70 195
2016 99 273
2017 108 368
2018 142 519
2019 125 619
2020 138 802
2021 131 1150
2022 82 1436
2023 70 1592

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

Medicine subfield Iran ranking Asia ranking World rank
Urology 60 664 1628
Pharmacy 53 742 1767
Clinical Psychology 75 826 2541
Health Science 56 772 2580
Oncology and Cancer research 82 1318 2970
Psychiatry 74 1106 2988
Pharmacology 83 1369 2989
Physical Therapy 82 1164 2996
Immunology 84 1477 3471
Nursing 80 1261 3515
Surgery 82 1400 3575
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 93 1597 3763
Anatomy and Physiology 88 1574 3767
Public Health 92 1505 3858
Pathology 92 1686 3999

Mathematics rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 82nd for Mathematics in Iran and 3064th in the World with 898 publications made and 7,478 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#82 of 121 In Iran
#1301 of 2,673 In Asia
#3064 of 6,305 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2005 4 1
2006 3 0
2007 4 1
2008 7 2
2009 9 14
2010 18 27
2011 15 32
2012 30 55
2013 36 112
2014 32 139
2015 47 166
2016 56 204
2017 72 284
2018 104 416
2019 106 573
2020 94 726
2021 105 1161
2022 74 1501
2023 75 1610

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 38 461 1252
Math Teachers 22 449 1700
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 47 914 2411
Applied Mathematics 67 1105 2478
Statistics 84 1360 3152

Psychology rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 80th for Psychology in Iran and 3456th in the World with 740 publications made and 4,264 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#80 of 121 In Iran
#1360 of 2,703 In Asia
#3456 of 6,528 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
2008 2 1
2009 1 2
2010 2 3
2011 13 13
2012 22 21
2013 20 26
2014 26 51
2015 48 56
2016 59 113
2017 82 178
2018 91 254
2019 81 379
2020 93 445
2021 87 669
2022 60 778
2023 45 798

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 55 733 2397
Education Majors 35 794 2538
Clinical Psychology 75 826 2541
Cognitive Science 58 1136 2701
Social Psychology 64 1041 2979
Psychiatry 74 1106 2988
Neuroscience 64 1143 3041

Business rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 63rd for Business in Iran and 3281st in the World with 617 publications made and 5,612 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Operations Research, Project Management.

Business ranking Location
#63 of 121 In Iran
#1281 of 2,579 In Asia
#3281 of 6,187 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2008 6 4
2009 8 4
2010 16 7
2011 13 20
2012 23 50
2013 14 52
2014 27 84
2015 30 122
2016 47 123
2017 58 190
2018 73 301
2019 74 418
2020 66 568
2021 65 835
2022 39 1001
2023 53 1183

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 38 461 1252
Project Management 25 407 1566
Management Information Systems 41 1036 2840
Management 62 1174 2937
Marketing 54 1143 2960
Finance 67 1344 3384

Economics rankings

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz ranked 62nd for Economics in Iran and 3339th in the World with 370 publications made and 3,827 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#62 of 119 In Iran
#1266 of 2,461 In Asia
#3339 of 5,995 In the World

Islamic Azad University, Shiraz
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2008 2 2
2009 2 7
2010 7 10
2011 12 19
2012 13 27
2013 7 43
2014 12 37
2015 19 53
2016 25 77
2017 33 104
2018 45 186
2019 48 248
2020 42 338
2021 41 514
2022 29 689
2023 29 838

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 47 914 2411
Development Studies 65 1243 3329
Finance 67 1344 3384

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Islamic Azad University, Shiraz

Speciality Iran Asia World Rank
Literature 50 901 2774
Fashion Design 67 1418 3609
Art & Design 67 1383 3667