University of Tehran
University of Tehran published 3,368 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 2.1% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 28% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 502nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 10th in Iran.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 72 cited 50+ times | 72 |
| Research output | 3,368 articles | 70 |
| Share highly cited | 2.1% of its articles | 66 |
| International collaboration | 28% with co-authors abroad | 57 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Iran train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Secretariat of the Council for Undergraduate Medical Education (SCUME): recognized until 2029 June
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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- #498 Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
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- #504 Gachon University
- #505 Medical University of Lublin
- #506 Homi Bhabha National Institute
Official site: ut.ac.ir
Questions
How does University of Tehran rank for medicine?
It ranks 502nd of 1,712 universities worldwide and 10th in Iran on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of Tehran: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/iran/university-of-tehran/
Figures come from published medical research from 2021 to 2025 and from the international list of recognized medical school accreditors (October 2026). Methodology
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