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About
Payame Noor University is an open university system in Iran, with its headquarters in Tehran. Established in 1988, it is a legal institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran government. Payame Noor means "the message of light" in Persian.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 399,383
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 115.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemistry | =669 | 20.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =798 | 20.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =956 | 20.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =963 | 20.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,409 | 20.4 | 2026 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Payame Noor University?
Payame Noor University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =2,074.
When was Payame Noor University founded?
Payame Noor University was founded in 1987.
What are the top subjects at Payame Noor University?
Top subjects at Payame Noor University include: Physical Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy, Materials Science, Life Sciences.
Where is Payame Noor University located?
Payame Noor University is located in Tehran, Iran.