Iran University of Science and Technology
(IUST)
About
Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a research institution and university of engineering and science in Iran. The university is home to 13 faculties offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of engineering-based subjects as well as maths, physics, and department of foreign languages. In 1995 IUST awarded Iran’s first PhDs in materials, metallurgical and traffi...
Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a research institution and university of engineering and science in Iran. The university is home to 13 faculties offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of engineering-based subjects as well as maths, physics, and department of foreign languages. In 1995 IUST awarded Iran’s first PhDs in materials, metallurgical and traffic engineering. IUST is the only university in the Middle East which has a school of railway engineering and a school of progress engineering. It is also the only university in Iran which has a school of automotive engineering. There are also 12 research centres, nine centres of excellence and 19 specialised libraries as well as four satellite campuses in other parts of the country. IUST is located on Hengam Street in the Narmak neighborhood in northeast Tehran.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,556
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 29.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 36 : 64
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | =85 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =133 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 136 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 155 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =165 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =186 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | =193 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =229 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =249 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =293 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =370 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =372 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =399 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =457 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =585 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =600 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =792 | 43.5 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Iran University of Science and Technology?
Iran University of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =504, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =857.
When was Iran University of Science and Technology founded?
Iran University of Science and Technology was founded in 1929.
What are the top subjects at Iran University of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Iran University of Science and Technology include: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Automation & Control, Transportation Science & Technology.
Where is Iran University of Science and Technology located?
Iran University of Science and Technology is located in Tehran, Iran.