Isfahan University of Technology
(IUT)
About
The Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) is a leading public university located in Isfahan, Iran. The university comprises 14 faculties and departments, serving approximately 11,000 students and employing 600 academic staff members. IUT offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across four main disciplines: engineering, basic sciences, agriculture, and natural resources. Notably, IUT...
The Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) is a leading public university located in Isfahan, Iran. The university comprises 14 faculties and departments, serving approximately 11,000 students and employing 600 academic staff members. IUT offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across four main disciplines: engineering, basic sciences, agriculture, and natural resources. Notably, IUT was the first Iranian university to gain membership in CERN. It was established in 1974 with the help of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before establishment, 60 top Iranian students received royal scholarships to pursue their PhD in the top 10 U.S. universities as part of preparation of faculty workforce.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 571 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,096
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 22.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 40 : 60
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2022 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2018 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2021 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 109 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 187 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =294 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =310 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =361 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 369 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =372 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =416 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =480 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 523 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =613 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =725 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =773 | 42.5 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Isfahan University of Technology?
Isfahan University of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =571, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =908.
When was Isfahan University of Technology founded?
Isfahan University of Technology was founded in 1977.
What are the top subjects at Isfahan University of Technology?
Top subjects at Isfahan University of Technology include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Polymer Science, Automation & Control, Water Resources.
Where is Isfahan University of Technology located?
Isfahan University of Technology is located in Isfahan, Iran.