Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 27, 2026, 12:33 PM

11 Iranian universities in QS WUR 2027 ranking

The 23rd edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) for 2027 has recognized 11 Iranian universities as among the world’s leading academic institutions, marking an increase from the nine Iranian universities listed in the 2026 rankings. This improvement highlights the advancing status and growing recognition of higher education institutions in Iran on the global stage. The rankings, which assess universities worldwide, underscore the progress Iranian universities have made in academic reputation, research output, and overall educational quality. This development is significant for Iran, reflecting its commitment to enhancing higher education and gaining international visibility in the academic community.

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TEHRAN – The 23rd edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), 2027, has placed 11 Iranian universities among the world’s top institutes, up from nine universities in 2026.