Persian Gulf University ranked 85th in Iran, 5369th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 38 research topics. Persian Gulf University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,859 academic publications and 46,663 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 60th for Engineering in Iran and 2241st in the World with 2,641 publications made and 37,563 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #60 of 122 | In Iran |
| #984 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #2241 of 6,684 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 | 7 |
| 2003 | 13 | 15 |
| 2004 | 23 | 34 |
| 2005 | 16 | 37 |
| 2006 | 23 | 59 |
| 2007 | 33 | 141 |
| 2008 | 49 | 267 |
| 2009 | 66 | 366 |
| 2010 | 78 | 517 |
| 2011 | 106 | 703 |
| 2012 | 100 | 939 |
| 2013 | 106 | 1152 |
| 2014 | 127 | 1366 |
| 2015 | 152 | 1723 |
| 2016 | 156 | 1903 |
| 2017 | 148 | 2065 |
| 2018 | 176 | 2271 |
| 2019 | 209 | 2879 |
| 2020 | 238 | 3596 |
| 2021 | 280 | 4791 |
| 2022 | 267 | 5542 |
| 2023 | 232 | 6172 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 53rd for Physics in Iran and 2112th in the World with 2,588 publications made and 36,168 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #53 of 122 | In Iran |
| #897 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #2112 of 6,603 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 | 13 |
| 2004 | 22 | 39 |
| 2005 | 24 | 54 |
| 2006 | 24 | 79 |
| 2007 | 41 | 157 |
| 2008 | 53 | 281 |
| 2009 | 70 | 400 |
| 2010 | 81 | 530 |
| 2011 | 100 | 731 |
| 2012 | 95 | 979 |
| 2013 | 112 | 1201 |
| 2014 | 125 | 1399 |
| 2015 | 150 | 1752 |
| 2016 | 160 | 1921 |
| 2017 | 156 | 2128 |
| 2018 | 172 | 2313 |
| 2019 | 219 | 2826 |
| 2020 | 227 | 3467 |
| 2021 | 252 | 4438 |
| 2022 | 244 | 5008 |
| 2023 | 204 | 5327 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 63rd for Chemistry in Iran and 2275th in the World with 2,526 publications made and 36,399 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #63 of 122 | In Iran |
| #1021 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2275 of 6,447 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 7 |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 | 20 |
| 2004 | 18 | 37 |
| 2005 | 21 | 48 |
| 2006 | 23 | 71 |
| 2007 | 46 | 156 |
| 2008 | 45 | 267 |
| 2009 | 75 | 400 |
| 2010 | 82 | 559 |
| 2011 | 114 | 718 |
| 2012 | 100 | 1030 |
| 2013 | 111 | 1261 |
| 2014 | 124 | 1456 |
| 2015 | 145 | 1755 |
| 2016 | 164 | 1957 |
| 2017 | 162 | 2124 |
| 2018 | 170 | 2312 |
| 2019 | 195 | 2796 |
| 2020 | 202 | 3429 |
| 2021 | 222 | 4382 |
| 2022 | 237 | 4965 |
| 2023 | 216 | 5477 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 77th for Biology in Iran and 2755th in the World with 2,177 publications made and 28,712 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #77 of 122 | In Iran |
| #1190 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2755 of 6,770 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 | 14 |
| 2004 | 8 | 28 |
| 2005 | 8 | 28 |
| 2006 | 13 | 38 |
| 2007 | 31 | 99 |
| 2008 | 34 | 198 |
| 2009 | 60 | 312 |
| 2010 | 62 | 414 |
| 2011 | 83 | 515 |
| 2012 | 74 | 750 |
| 2013 | 89 | 939 |
| 2014 | 111 | 1124 |
| 2015 | 126 | 1353 |
| 2016 | 148 | 1451 |
| 2017 | 134 | 1495 |
| 2018 | 139 | 1780 |
| 2019 | 169 | 2154 |
| 2020 | 195 | 2676 |
| 2021 | 231 | 3493 |
| 2022 | 229 | 4179 |
| 2023 | 197 | 4826 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 65th for Environmental Science in Iran and 2674th in the World with 2,021 publications made and 25,318 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #65 of 122 | In Iran |
| #1085 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2674 of 6,798 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 | 3 |
| 2004 | 13 | 14 |
| 2005 | 10 | 26 |
| 2006 | 15 | 31 |
| 2007 | 17 | 96 |
| 2008 | 18 | 90 |
| 2009 | 29 | 151 |
| 2010 | 36 | 257 |
| 2011 | 57 | 344 |
| 2012 | 67 | 508 |
| 2013 | 74 | 633 |
| 2014 | 102 | 673 |
| 2015 | 122 | 880 |
| 2016 | 150 | 1069 |
| 2017 | 134 | 1109 |
| 2018 | 150 | 1388 |
| 2019 | 151 | 1791 |
| 2020 | 183 | 2511 |
| 2021 | 242 | 3384 |
| 2022 | 218 | 3973 |
| 2023 | 195 | 4688 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 72nd for Computer Science in Iran and 3016th in the World with 1,334 publications made and 13,525 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #72 of 122 | In Iran |
| #1285 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #3016 of 6,752 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 | 17 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 |
| 2006 | 6 | 29 |
| 2007 | 5 | 53 |
| 2008 | 11 | 82 |
| 2009 | 14 | 94 |
| 2010 | 23 | 96 |
| 2011 | 31 | 158 |
| 2012 | 29 | 185 |
| 2013 | 40 | 259 |
| 2014 | 69 | 317 |
| 2015 | 79 | 408 |
| 2016 | 83 | 486 |
| 2017 | 81 | 617 |
| 2018 | 97 | 695 |
| 2019 | 120 | 929 |
| 2020 | 144 | 1362 |
| 2021 | 175 | 2072 |
| 2022 | 171 | 2614 |
| 2023 | 128 | 3038 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Computer Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 84th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iran and 4304th in the World with 972 publications made and 7,789 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Linguistics, Political Science, Law, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #84 of 122 | In Iran |
| #1613 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #4304 of 7,020 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | 4 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 | 17 |
| 2008 | 5 | 21 |
| 2009 | 12 | 54 |
| 2010 | 19 | 57 |
| 2011 | 26 | 98 |
| 2012 | 16 | 136 |
| 2013 | 27 | 212 |
| 2014 | 53 | 216 |
| 2015 | 43 | 249 |
| 2016 | 76 | 304 |
| 2017 | 62 | 412 |
| 2018 | 85 | 467 |
| 2019 | 76 | 514 |
| 2020 | 102 | 962 |
| 2021 | 124 | 1380 |
| 2022 | 131 | 1833 |
| 2023 | 78 | 2105 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 68th for Mathematics in Iran and 2722nd in the World with 944 publications made and 10,450 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #68 of 121 | In Iran |
| #1127 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #2722 of 6,305 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 |
| 2006 | 5 | 17 |
| 2007 | 4 | 27 |
| 2008 | 8 | 55 |
| 2009 | 11 | 80 |
| 2010 | 17 | 113 |
| 2011 | 30 | 160 |
| 2012 | 22 | 194 |
| 2013 | 25 | 240 |
| 2014 | 42 | 258 |
| 2015 | 62 | 434 |
| 2016 | 80 | 456 |
| 2017 | 64 | 587 |
| 2018 | 68 | 637 |
| 2019 | 93 | 785 |
| 2020 | 92 | 1181 |
| 2021 | 108 | 1545 |
| 2022 | 109 | 1775 |
| 2023 | 87 | 1950 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 69th for Business in Iran and 3499th in the World with 502 publications made and 4,017 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #69 of 121 | In Iran |
| #1379 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #3499 of 6,187 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 | 17 |
| 2009 | 5 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 | 26 |
| 2011 | 12 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 60 |
| 2013 | 15 | 71 |
| 2014 | 19 | 73 |
| 2015 | 19 | 125 |
| 2016 | 31 | 108 |
| 2017 | 30 | 188 |
| 2018 | 38 | 262 |
| 2019 | 54 | 308 |
| 2020 | 60 | 492 |
| 2021 | 74 | 776 |
| 2022 | 59 | 941 |
| 2023 | 45 | 1066 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
Persian Gulf University ranked 60th for Economics in Iran and 3207th in the World with 377 publications made and 3,266 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Finance, Development Studies.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #60 of 119 | In Iran |
| #1211 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #3207 of 5,995 | In the World |
Persian Gulf University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 | 20 |
| 2009 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 | 4 | 17 |
| 2011 | 11 | 44 |
| 2012 | 7 | 42 |
| 2013 | 14 | 64 |
| 2014 | 14 | 81 |
| 2015 | 25 | 91 |
| 2016 | 31 | 108 |
| 2017 | 28 | 166 |
| 2018 | 27 | 199 |
| 2019 | 37 | 195 |
| 2020 | 35 | 439 |
| 2021 | 50 | 546 |
| 2022 | 43 | 602 |
| 2023 | 33 | 683 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Persian Gulf University in various areas of Economics.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for Persian Gulf University
