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Shahid Beheshti University
(SBU)
About
Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) is one of the most prestigious universities in Iran. Since 1990, the university has placed more emphasis on postgraduate, in particular PhD, and research programs, while still aiming to enhance the quality of its well-established undergraduate courses. Students at the university are inspired by an outstanding and rewarding academic environment not only in Iran but...
Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) is one of the most prestigious universities in Iran. Since 1990, the university has placed more emphasis on postgraduate, in particular PhD, and research programs, while still aiming to enhance the quality of its well-established undergraduate courses. Students at the university are inspired by an outstanding and rewarding academic environment not only in Iran but in the region. The university and the members of the academia are at the forefront of world research in many fields, and the teaching is informed by the very latest developments in each discipline.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 781 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 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
- 23,882
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 88 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 129 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =158 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | =192 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 210 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 226 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 234 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =236 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 268 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =272 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =284 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 330 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =346 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =374 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =433 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =436 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =631 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =655 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 696 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 732 | 43.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =741 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =817 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =831 | 38.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =844 | 38.7 | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Shahid Beheshti University?
Shahid Beheshti University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 781-790, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,117.
When was Shahid Beheshti University founded?
Shahid Beheshti University was founded in 1959.
What are the top subjects at Shahid Beheshti University?
Top subjects at Shahid Beheshti University include: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Food Science and Technology, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Infectious Diseases.
Where is Shahid Beheshti University located?
Shahid Beheshti University is located in Tehran, Iran.