Ten films from Iran will take part in the 7th AmiCorti International Film Festival (AmiCorti IFF), set to take place from June 23 to 28, in the historic town of Ivrea, Italy.

In addition to the films selected for various sections of the festival, two Iranians will also serve as jurors in the event, Mehr reported.

In the International Short Film section, three films from Iran will compete including “Just a Fist” by Mostafa Yeganeh, “Sting of War” by Arash Mousavi, and “You Think Although You Are Not” by Salaheddin Noori.

“Just a Fist” is about a suspect, who, along with the evidence of the crime, is escorted by a soldier to a police station in another city to meet a judge. During the journey, the suspect makes an unexpected request to the soldier.

In “Sting of War,” amid a devastating war, the lives of a mother and her unborn child are tragically cut short, leaving us to imagine the stories that could have been. This film

“You Think Although You Are Not” depicts Navid and Forough, a happy couple who, despite the events that led to their separation, find an unusual way to stay together.

Three Iranian movies will be shown in the International Documentaries section, including “Is There Any Trace of Tomorrow’s Blossoms?” by Ghazaleh Toodeh Zaim, “Night and Fog in Kurdistan” by Shilan Saadi, and “Old Friend” by Sam Yekta.

“Is There Any Trace of Tomorrow’s Blossoms?” portrays the lives of four Iranian women from four different generations, exploring their concerns and challenges in contemporary Iran.

“Night And Fog in Kurdistan” tells the stories of Yazidi refugee girls, survivors of the Sinjar massacre, who five years ago lived in a Turkish refugee camp. As these girls become scattered across Europe, the director narrates a powerful tale of resilience and survival, exploring the rich history of the Kurdish people while shedding light on the ongoing displacement of the Yazidi community.

“Old Friend” retraces the professional journey of renowned art journalists active in the 1950s and 1960s, who contributed to the popular and prestigious youth magazine. The publication played a crucial role in launching numerous artists in various fields, including cinema and music.

“Ext. Friendship – Night” by Mehdi Ahmadpanah is the only film from Iran in the International Feature Film section.

In the movie, four old friends gather on the night before one of them leaves for military service to say their goodbyes. One of them documents the events of that night. Years later, he returns to his hometown and attempts to reunite the group.

In the International Animation section, “Piano” by Marjan Keshani and Shahab Shamsi represents Iran. The story follows a man who dreams of buying a piano, but the devastation of war robs him even of his simplest desires, leading him on a journey between inner turmoil and the pursuit of peace.

In the Global Social Issues Film section, “The School Principal” by Mikaeel Dayani and “Bird Day” by Davood Haseli and Mohammad Naseri will be shown from Iran.

“The School Principal” depicts a school where students take part in the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement. However, the principal opposes the movement, driven by seemingly logical reasons, creating a conflict between youthful ideals and institutional authority.

In “Bird Day,” a young boy ventures into the forest to hunt butterflies but encounters a bird hunter and becomes fascinated by a rifle. After finding a fledgling, he raises it and releases it into the sky, gradually seeing all birds as his own and losing interest in hunting.

The Iranian jurors at the festival will be actor and film producer Hossein Soleimani and musician and composer Fariman Jabbarzadeh.

Soleimani is one of the jurors in the International Feature Films section while Jabbarzadeh serves as the president of the jury in the International VideoMusic & Global Social Issues sections.

This AmiCorti International Film Festival is dedicated to celebrating the best of contemporary cinema, with a strong emphasis on emerging directors, independent filmmakers, and unique artistic perspectives. The festival aims to be a global meeting point for the film community, offering both in-person and virtual participation options to ensure wide accessibility. Selected films will be showcased on the exclusive AmiCorti platform, providing a focused and engaged audience.

The festival is recognized for its commitment to fostering creativity, innovation, and the exploration of social issues through film. It promotes cultural exchange, diversity, and inclusivity, making it a significant event in the international film festival circuit.

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Eid al-Fitr is considered a period of spiritual cleansing, with forgiveness sought and offered, seizing the opportunity to donate Zakat al-Fitr to the poor.

Eid al-Fitr, a major religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated by Muslims worldwide.

This holiday concludes the 29 or 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset. The date, the first day of Shawwal, varies based on the sighting of the new moon.

Eid al-Fitr includes a special Salat (Islamic prayer), typically held in open fields or large halls.

Muslims are obligated to fast until the last day of Ramadan and pay Zakat al-Fitr, a ritual offering, before Eid prayers.

Most attend local mosques for communal prayers, preceded by a more elaborate Iftar, which is often shared with family and friends.

Prayers are usually led by religious figures who offer Eid greetings. Islamic tradition emphasizes using this occasion to help the needy and oppressed.

Across Iran, including at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Naqareh drums are played and Muslims gather for Eid prayers.

In Tehran, large crowds attend prayers at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla.

Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to sermons, and donate Zakat al-Fitr to the poor, demonstrating the widespread participation in this significant religious event.

The celebration is characterized by joyous gatherings, family visits, and the exchange of gifts.

Since Iran has lots of different ethnicities, the People of each of the Iranian provinces have their unique traditions for every occasion, including the holy Eid al-Fitr.

Traditional foods and sweets are prepared and shared, symbolizing the sweetness of faith and the breaking of the fast.

It is a time for strengthening community bonds and fostering goodwill amongst all.

The spirit of Eid al-Fitr is one of gratitude, reflection, and renewal. Muslims reflect on the lessons learned during Ramadan and reaffirm their commitment to living a life of piety and service.

The holiday serves as a reminder to continue the practices of compassion, generosity, and self-discipline throughout the year.

It is a period of spiritual cleansing, with forgiveness sought and offered, mending broken relationships and strengthening existing ones.

The atmosphere is filled with a sense of peace and unity as Muslims worldwide celebrate their shared faith and the blessings of Allah.

Eid al-Fitr is a time for rejoicing in the completion of a sacred month and looking forward to a future filled with faith, hope, and prosperity.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, will lead Eid al-Fitr prayers at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque this year, marking the end of Ramadan.

The prayers, scheduled for 8:00 AM following the Shawwal crescent moon sighting, will commence, after which the Leader will deliver Eid sermons.

Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Iranians and Muslims globally on Eid al-Fitr, hoping Ramadan fosters unity, patience, and kindness within Iran.

He stressed that Ramadan’s spiritual lessons should improve conduct, urging solidarity, patience, forgiveness, and compassion.

Reported by Tohid Mahmoudpour

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Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) says it has found antimony, a rare metalloid with major technological and military uses, in several locations in Iran.

According to the report, the company had spent 10 years on exploration projects in eight locations across Iran to discover some 7,000 metric tons (mt) of antimony reserves, Press TV reported.

It said that the largest of the newly-found reserves is located in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, adding that estimates show that the reserve is responsible for 10% of the global supply of the metalloid.

The global demand for antimony has increased in recent years as the chemical element is becoming increasingly popular in solar panel manufacturing and in the production of sensitive military equipment.

The most prevalent use of antimony is in flame retardants while the mineral has traditional applications in medicine and cosmetics.

The price of antimony has also been on the rise around the world amid export restrictions imposed in China, the country that accounts for nearly half of the global antimony mining and a large share of the world’s antimony processing.

Estimates published last year suggested that the price of antimony ingots with high purity could jump by $8,000 to 30,000 an mt in the coming years.

Iran has introduced policies to expand its mining sector in recent years amid efforts to diversify the economy away from crude oil exports.

IMIDRO announced in February 2023 that it had discovered the first lithium ore deposit in the country with authorities saying later that they had devised plans to start up the mine in 2025.

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Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that Iran will unveil new radiopharmaceuticals concurrent with the anniversary of National Nuclear Technology Day which falls on April 08.

He pointed out that the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran gained salient achievements and advancements over the past years despite the tough sanctions imposed against the country.

Like the previous years, a number of outstanding achievements of the country’s nuclear industry will be unveiled on April 8 in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

He went on to say that the country attained more than 100 scientific, industrial, and technological achievements in the previous year (ended March 20, 2025) which shows that his organization is seriously determined to implement the Comprehensive Nuclear Industry Strategy in 2041 Outlook. /MNA/

Every March, 300 million people from across the world, most notably the people of Iran and Central Asian countries celebrate Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring and the New Year.

Nowruz, which means ‘new day’ in Persian and local languages in the countries that celebrate it, marks the first day of the Persian calendar and falls at the same time as the spring equinox (usually on 20 or 21 March). Although it has roots in the ancient history of Iran and nowadays Central Asian countries before the arrival of Islam, Iranians like their fellow Muslims in Central Asian countries have incorporated elements of Islam in it and celebrate it with a copy of the holy Quran on the Haft Seen Seven “S” table screen.

Nowruz is widely observed across areas influenced by Persian culture, including Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations (such as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan), as well as parts of the Caucasus, the Middle East, and the Balkans.

Iran:

Nowruz is broadly believed to be rooted in Zoroastrianism which is one of the world’s oldest monotheist religions that emerged in today’s Iran. Islam’s emergence in the seventh century led to Zoroastrianism being gradually eradicated, but its principles, including a deep reverence for the four elements of nature, stayed put and birthed this public holiday still celebrated by millions across the Muslim-majority region.

In Iran, New Year preparations start at least a month before the holiday season kicks in. People do a major spring cleaning called Khaneh Tekoni, which translates to “shaking the house.”

Iranians also start growing Sabzeh (wheatgrass or lentil sprouts) for the haft-seen table some 20 days before the Spring Equinox.

The haft-seen is a symbolic ritual meaning “seven things starting with the letter ‘seen’” in Persian. The number seven holds great importance in Islam and ancient Persian scriptures.

A report by Press TV cites ancient Persian traditions as saying that Nowruz marks the triumph of good over evil. It is also believed to symbolize the bond between humanity, nature, and the Divine.

The festival has also been associated with Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS). Many believe the first Shiite Imam was born and assumed the caliphate on this day.

According to legend, a gift of falooda, a sweet rose-flavored dessert, was sent to Imam Ali (AS) on Nowruz. When he learned the reason for the gift, he announced: “May every day be Nowruz.”

Nowruz in Asian and Central Asian countries:

Although the fundamentals of Nowruz are the same, each country celebrates it in its own unique traditions and spells it slightly differently. Across Central Asia, Nowruz is steeped in nomadic tradition. Nowruz is celebrated in all five countries: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

Azerbaijan:

Festivities in Azerbaijan were not allowed during Soviet times and it wasn’t until the 1990s that Nowruz was publicly celebrated again. Traditions across the Central Asian region have similar characteristics (think plenty of food, family gatherings, colorful street festivals and nomadic sports), although they can vary slightly from country to country and sometimes even city to city.

Reminders of Azerbaijan’s Zoroastrian past are everywhere in Azerbaijan, whether in its fire temples, burning hillsides or flame-shaped skyscrapers. Although ‘Novruz’ was stifled here under the Soviet regime, families continued to celebrate in secret, and today, it’s the most joyful date on the Azeri calendar. Festivities start early — the four Tuesdays in the run-up to Novruz celebrate the four elements: water, fire, earth and air.

Children knocking on doors for treats is an important part of Nowruz. Kids leave their hats or bags at doors, hoping to receive candies and desserts such as shekarbura and paklava in return.

Kazakhstan:

Nauryz is a very important holiday for Kazakhs, which marks the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated several days starting from 21st of March, the day of the spring equinox. Nauryz means ‘new day’, it is celebrated in the Great Steppes from ancient times.

In Kazakhstan, Nauryz is marked by the building of felt yurts (traditional nomad houses), in which a dastarkhan (a table of food) is laid out; nauryz koje, a hearty soup made using seven ingredients, is almost always on the table. In Kyrgyzstan, huge vessels of water are brought into the home on the eve of ‘Nooruz’ to symbolise good health. Traditional sports like wrestling, horseracing and board games are all customary when it comes to celebrations in this region.

Afghanistan:

Afghanistan is thought to be the celebration’s spiritual home. Afghanistan has traditionally heralded in the new year in a similar way to its neighbors. It is broadely believed that the Balkh province is the spiritual homeland of ‘Nowroz’. Although contested, it’s said that Zoroaster, the ancient Iranian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism, lived and first preached in Balkh, one of the oldest cities in the world.

Traditionally, Afghans have journeyed to the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, in the Balkh province, to attend the Guli Surkh festival; Nowroz’s main event, it commemorates the first 40 days of the year, when the green plains are awash with red tulips. Amid the return of Taliban control across many regions of Afghanistan in 2021, it’s unknown whether Nowroz can safely be observed in the country.

Buzkashi, Afghanistan’s national sport, is a popular custom during Nowroz. It’s somewhat similar to polo, but instead of a ball, the horseback players manoeuvre the headless, disembowelled body of a goat. During an Afghan Nowroz feast, expect to find the likes of kolcheh Nowrozi (biscuits made with rice flour), sabzi challow (spinach and lamb curry with rice) and haft mewa, a fruit salad made with seven different dried fruits and nuts soaked in syrup.

Tajikistan:

In fact, Tajikistan’s biggest annual celebration is Nowruz. For Tajiks, Nowruz represents a festival of friendship and the renewal of all living beings. Similar to Persian tradition, Tajiks also jump over fire on the last Wednesday (Chaharshanbe Suri) of the year.

One of the oldest Nowruz traditions in Tajikistan is the gathering of wildflowers by children in villages. Wearing colorful attire, children walk around, knock on people’s doors, and present flowers to neighbors while reciting old songs. This custom takes place one week before Nowruz.

Throughout the new year celebration period, families gather to make traditional pastries like paklava, shekerbura and goghal (representing the stars, moon and sun, respectively), as well as savoury staples like plov (a saffron-infused meat and rice dish), dolma (vine leaves stuffed with lamb, rice and herbs) and fragrant kebab.

Like Iran, there’s also a table of seven ‘s’ items, which are all centred around the semeni (shoots of wheat tied together with a red ribbon). The holiday is particularly loved by children here, who pass the time by throwing hats at neighbours’ doors before hiding and hoping to return to a hat full of sweets and chocolate.

Uzbekistan:

The Navruz holiday in Uzbekistan is one of the most beloved, colorful and fun-filled celebrations in the country. It is celebrated on March 21, the spring equinox when daylight and darkness are of equal length. Its history can be traced back more than three thousand years to Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran, from where it eventually spread to West and Central Asia.

Navruz in Uzbekistan is closely associated with new hopes and expectations. Many believe that good deeds will bring fortune in the coming year, and therefore everyone tries to forgive their enemies, avoid arguments and extend help to those in need during the holiday. It is customary to welcome many guests into your home and to visit others in return.

Another symbol associated with the traditional Uzbekistan New Year is abundance, a quality most keenly experienced in the baking and sharing of holiday treats. When the holiday rolls around, tables are loaded with special homemade dishes – savory pies, flaky samsas stuffed with spinach and fragrant plov, the national dish of Uzbekistan customarily prepared in steaming cauldrons over a fire. Traditionally, seven special dishes are served as a further symbol of fortune for the months to follow.  /MNA/

As Iran welcomes the first day of spring, two significant occasions converge on March 21st: Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and World Poetry Day.

While Nowruz marks the renewal of life and the rebirth of nature, poetry has long been a profound vessel for expressing these very themes—growth, transformation, and the passage of time.

This year, Nowruz also coincides with the sacred Night of Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr), one of the holiest nights in Islamic tradition. This overlap brings a unique atmosphere—a blend of joy and contemplation, where the jubilance of a new year meets deep spiritual reflection.

Nowruz: A celebration of renewal and tradition

Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, is an ancient festival that has been celebrated for over 3,000 years across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and parts of the Middle East. The festival begins precisely at the moment of the vernal equinox, when day and night are equal, marking the official arrival of spring.

Nowruz is not just a celebration of time—it is a deeply symbolic ritual of cleansing and renewal. These are some of the most cherished traditions:

1. Khaneh-Tekani (Spring cleaning)

Before Nowruz, families undertake khaneh-tekani, or “shaking the house.” This deep cleaning represents purification—sweeping away misfortune and negativity to make space for a fresh start. Old or broken items are discarded, and new clothes are often purchased to mark the occasion.

2. The Haft-Seen Table: Symbols of prosperity

A key part of Nowruz is setting up the Haft-Seen, a table featuring seven items that start with the Persian letter س (S), each symbolizing different aspects of life and renewal:

Sabzeh (sprouts) – Rebirth and growth

Samanu (sweet pudding) – Strength and power

Senjed (oleaster fruit) – Love and wisdom

Seer (garlic) – Health and protection

Seeb (apple) – Beauty and fertility

Somaq (sumac berries) – The sunrise and patience

Serkeh (vinegar) – Wisdom and aging

Other elements include a mirror (reflection), candles (light), painted eggs (fertility), and a bowl of water with a goldfish (life and movement).

3. Chaharshanbe Suri: The festival of fire

On the last Tuesday night before Nowruz, Iranians celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, an ancient fire festival. People light bonfires and leap over the flames, chanting:

زردی من از تو، سرخی تو از من

“Take away my sickness, and give me your warmth and energy.”

This ritual symbolizes purification and the shedding of misfortune before the new year begins.

4. Eid visits and Eydi (New year’s gifts)

During Nowruz, families and friends visit one another in a custom called Did-o-Bazdid. Elders often give Eydi, small gifts or money, to younger family members as a blessing for the new year.

The connection between Nowruz and poetry

Throughout history, Persian poets have drawn inspiration from the arrival of spring, the beauty of nature, and the renewal that Nowruz represents. The themes of hope, rebirth, and the fleeting nature of time are woven into some of the most famous verses in Persian literature.

In a way, Nowruz itself is poetic—a rhythmic return to life, a fresh stanza in the ongoing poem of existence. It is no surprise, then, that some of Iran’s greatest poets have immortalized spring and Nowruz in their verses.

Persian poets on Nowruz and spring

Saadi (1210–1291): The poet of humanity

Saadi, in his Bustan and Golestan, frequently uses spring as a metaphor for spiritual and moral awakening. His verses capture the joy and renewal of Nowruz:

برآمد باد صبح و بوی نوروز / به کام دوستان و بخت پیروز

“The morning breeze arrives with Nowruz’s scent, / May fortune shine and bring joy’s ascent.”

Hafez (1315–1390): The master of love and mysticism

Hafez, the greatest master of Persian ghazal, intertwines the beauty of spring with themes of love and destiny. His lines reflect both celebration and contemplation:

ز کوی یار می‌آید نسیم باد نوروزی / از این باد ار مدد خواهی چراغ دل برافروزی

“From the beloved’s lane, the Nowruz breeze flows, / If you seek its aid, your heart’s lamp will glow.”

Nowruz and the Night of Qadr: A time for reflection

This year, Nowruz coincides with Laylat al-Qadr, the most sacred night in Islam, believed to be the night the Quran was revealed. It is a time for prayer, seeking forgiveness, and spiritual reflection. While Nowruz is a celebration of earthly renewal, Laylat al-Qadr emphasizes spiritual renewal, making this year’s occasion particularly profound.

The eternal cycle of renewal

Nowruz and Persian poetry remind us that, like nature, human life moves in cycles—of endings and beginnings, joy and sorrow, loss and rebirth. As Hafez beautifully puts it:

هرگز نمیرد آنکه دلش زنده شد به عشق / ثبت است بر جریده عالم دوام ما

“One who awakens their heart with love shall never die, / For our existence is forever inscribed in the book of time.”

This Nowruz, whether celebrating with loved ones, reading timeless verses, or embracing the spiritual depth of the Night of Qadr, let us all find harmony in the renewal that spring brings—both around us and within. /MNA/

Report by Mohaddeseh Pakravan

Iranian athletes grabbed one gold medal, two silvers, and two bronzes at the 2025 Karate 1-Premier League in Hangzhou. Team Melli finished third in the competition, trailing behind Japan and Egypt, according to Tehran Times.

In the Female Kumite -61kg final, Iran’s Atousa Golshadnezhad edged out Germany’s Khamis Reem with a score of 4-3 in a closely contested match. Meanwhile, Fatemeh Saadati faced Japan’s Rina Kodo in the Female Kumite -55kg final, where she lost 4-0.

In the Male Kumite +84kg final, Saleh Abazari was defeated by Georgia’s Merabi Gelashvili with a score of 5-3.

In the bronze medal matches, Bahman Asgari Ghoncheh secured victory over Croatia’s Ivan Martinca 1-0 in the Male Kumite -75kg event, while Mehdi Khodabakhshi triumphed over the Netherlands’ Brian Timmermans 3-0 in the Male Kumite -84kg category.

The tournament featured 381 karate athletes from 68 countries in Hangzhou.

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The 15th edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has included 17 Iranian universities in 21 subject entries, compared to 17 Iranian universities in 17 subject entries in 2024.

The recently launched QS World University Rankings by Subject ranks universities for 55 subjects. Academic programs are ranked over five indicators to effectively reflect their performance, taking into account academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, H-index, and International research network (by broad faculty area).

A total of 1,758 unique institutions have been ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, an increase of seven percent from the 2024 edition.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject are sorted into five broad subject areas, including Arts and humanities, Engineering and technology, Life sciences and medicine, Natural sciences, and Social sciences and management.

Iranian universities are ranked among the top institutions in three faculty areas, including Engineering and Technology; Life sciences and Medicine; and Natural sciences, Mehr news agency reported.

Some 997 institutions have been globally ranked in the Engineering and Technology subject area – 344 of them are new for this year’s edition.

University of Tehran, with a global ranking of 280, is placed first in the country; it ranked 346 globally in 2024.

Sharif University of Technology ranks second in the country, and its global ranking has risen from 410-450 in 2024 to 292 this year.

Amirkabir University of Technology (451-500) and Iran University of Science and Technology (501-550) are placed third and fourth, respectively. They are included in the QS ranking this year.

In Petroleum Engineering, University of Tehran ranks 22 globally, progressing from 32 in 2024 to 22 this year.

Sharif University of Technology global ranking in Petroleum Engineering advanced from 34 to 20 this year.

Amirkabir University of Technology ranks 50-101. Isfahan University of Technology, Shiraz University, and Tabriz University rank 101-150.

In Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Sharif University of Technology and University of Tehran rank 151-200 and 201-250, respectively.

A total of 1,124 institutions are ranked in the Life Sciences and Medicine broad subject.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences is ranked first nationally; its ranking elevated from 358 in 2024 to 309 this year.

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, and University of Tehran rank 401-450; they ranked 451-500 in 2024.

Iran University of Medical Sciences (451-500), included this year, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (451 – 500), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (501-550), included this year, followed in subsequent positions.

In Agricultural and Forestry, University of Tehran ranks 101-150, and University of Tabriz ranks 251-300. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Isfahan University of Technology, and Shiraz University are included this year, they rank 351-400.

In Anatomy and Physiology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences rank 51-100 and 101-170, respectively.

In Nursing, Iran University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences rank 151-225, jointly.

In Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences is ranked 201-250.
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, University of Tehran rank 251-300.

Some 925 institutions are ranked in the Natural Sciences broad subject area. 347 are new institutions.

University of Tehran and Sharif University of Technology experienced a ranking increase from 401-450 and 501-550 in 2024 to 344 and 390 in 2025, respectively.

In Chemistry, University of Tehran ranks 301-350, and Sharif University of Technology 351-400.

University of Tehran ranks 351-400 in Physics and Astronomy, and University of Tehran ranks 451-500.

University of Tehran is the only University ranked in Environmental Sciences, and Geophysics (201-250).

In Mathematics, Sharif University of Technology and University of Tehran rank 301-350. Iran University of Science and Technology, Amirkabir University of Technology, and Islamic Azad University have a global ranking of 401-450.

In Material Sciences, Sharif University of Technology, and University of Tehran rank 251-300, and 351-400, respectively. Amirkabir University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology rank 401-550, jointly.

Recent rankings

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by international outlook 2025 has ranked 85 Iranian universities among the top universities in the world.

Sharif University of Technology (with a global ranking of 301- 350) tops the universities of the country.

Amirkabir University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology, both with a global ranking of 351–400, are placed second.

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, and the University of Tehran, with a global ranking of 401-500, rank third.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Technology, and Babol Noshirvani University of Technology rank 501-600 globally.

THE World University Rankings 2025 has placed 81 Iranian universities among the top universities in the world in 10 out of 11 subject areas, compared to 73 universities in 2024.
Iran’s best rankings are in Computer Science, and Engineering.

University of Tehran (401-500), Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, and Shahid Beheshti University (501-600), Allameh Tabatabaei University and University of Isfahan (601), are ranked first to third in Art and Humanities.

University of Tehran (201-250), Sharif University of Technology (301-400), Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Iran University of Science and Technology (401-500), are the top four institutions in Business and Economics.

Sharif University of Technology (151-175), University of Tehran (201 -250), Amirkabir University of Technology (251-300) are placed first to third in Computer Science, respectively.

Sharif University of Technology (151-175), University of Tehran (201-250), and Iran University of Science and Technology (251-300) are ranked first to third in Engineering, respectively.

In Life Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, and University of Tehran ranked first nationally; they rank 401-500 globally.

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences and Tehran University of Medical Sciences jointly rank first (301-400), Qazvin University of Medical Sciences and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences rank second (401-500) in Medical and Health.

Iran University of Science and Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and University of Tehran ranked first (301-400 globally) in Physical Science.

In Psychology, University of Tehran (401-500) is placed first. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Kharazmi University, Shahid Beheshti University, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences are placed next, with a global ranking of 501-600.

The top three universities in Social Science are University of Tehran (301-400), University of Tabriz (401-500), Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, and Shiraz University (501-600). / T.T/