About
Urmia University is a public university in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. The main campus of Urmia University is in Nazlu, in the vicinity of Urmia. It has six campuses, seven schools, more than 14,000 students, and research centers including Microelectronic, Antenna and Microwave Laboratory, Nanotechnology, MEMS, and Artemia. Urmia University also has two satellite campuses in Khoy and Miyandoab...
Urmia University is a public university in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. The main campus of Urmia University is in Nazlu, in the vicinity of Urmia. It has six campuses, seven schools, more than 14,000 students, and research centers including Microelectronic, Antenna and Microwave Laboratory, Nanotechnology, MEMS, and Artemia. Urmia University also has two satellite campuses in Khoy and Miyandoab city. Nazlu campus of Urmia University is the biggest university campus in size in the northwest of Iran. Urmia University is ranked as one of Iran's "Grade A" universities by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,411
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | =46 | 35.6 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 136 | 35.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =484 | 35.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =634 | 35.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 745 | 35.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,070 | 35.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Urmia University?
Urmia University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,284.
When was Urmia University founded?
Urmia University was founded in 1878.
What are the top subjects at Urmia University?
Top subjects at Urmia University include: Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Sciences.
Where is Urmia University located?
Urmia University is located in Urmia, Iran.