Subfield · Sociology and Political Science · Iran
Sociology and Political Science research in Iran
University of Tehran ranks first in Iran for Sociology and Political Science research in 2022–2025 (#266 worldwide), followed by Tarbiat Modares University and Kharazmi University.
- Iran's world rank
- #37 of 122 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 15.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 15
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Sociology and Political Science in Iran?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of TehranTehran | #266 | 28.9 | 23.4% | 296 |
| 2 | Tarbiat Modares UniversityTehran | #926 | 13.0 | 24.1% | 114 |
| 3 | Kharazmi UniversityTehran | #1,290 | 8.8 | 21.4% | 69 |
| 4 | University of IsfahanIsfahan | #1,525 | 6.7 | 18.2% | 82 |
| 5 | School of International RelationsTehran | #1,643 | 5.7 | 19.9% | 78 |
| 6 | Shahid Beheshti UniversityTehran | #1,669 | 5.5 | 18.2% | 88 |
| 7 | Shiraz UniversityShiraz | #1,702 | 5.3 | 19.6% | 62 |
| 8 | Allameh Tabataba'i UniversityTehran | #1,856 | 4.2 | 6.4% | 136 |
| 9 | Ferdowsi University of MashhadMashhad | #1,929 | 3.7 | 13.3% | 74 |
| 10 | Payame Noor UniversityTehran | #1,966 | 3.5 | 10.6% | 79 |
| 11 | University of Religions and DenominationsQom | #1,973 | 3.4 | 12.7% | 63 |
| 12 | University of Science and CultureTehran | #1,996 | 3.3 | 11.1% | 80 |
| 13 | Islamic Azad University, Science and Research BranchTehran | #2,002 | 3.2 | 10.9% | 72 |
| 14 | Islamic Azad University, TehranTehran | #2,048 | 2.9 | 9.5% | 81 |
| 15 | Islamic Azad University South Tehran BranchTehran | #2,431 | 75.0 | 5.1% | 61 |
Institutions in Iran above the floor of 40 fractional works in Sociology and Political Science, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Iran compares with other countries in Sociology and Political Science