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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences has been recognized among the world’s leading medical universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The university earned a position in the 400–500 global ranking band in the Medicine and Health subject area and achieved a third-place ranking at the national level.

The Times Higher Education Ranking System is widely regarded as one of the most credible and internationally recognized university ranking frameworks. Each year, THE evaluates universities across a broad range of teaching, research, and international engagement indicators, allowing for comprehensive global comparison across 11 major subject areas and 148 specialized disciplines.

According to the Director of the Accreditation and Ranking Department at the Department of International Affairs, the World University Rankings by Subject methodology is based on the overall THE global ranking framework, with specific refinements to reflect the unique characteristics of each academic discipline. These adjustments ensure that differences in research culture, publication practices, and disciplinary priorities are fairly and accurately represented.

As described by Times Higher Education:

“The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 methodology is designed to evaluate universities across 11 subject areas using a refined version of the overall World University Rankings 2026 methodology. Employing the same range of 18 performance indicators categorized under five core pillars, THE provides a comprehensive view of academic and research excellence. The methodology is carefully adjusted for each subject, ensuring fairness and accuracy by considering field-specific research cultures and publication practices.”

(timeshighereducation.com, accessed February 9, 2026)

Universities are assessed across five core performance pillars: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook. These indicators collectively measure academic reputation, research impact, innovation, and global collaboration.

Securing this position in a highly competitive global ranking reflects Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences’ sustained strength in education, research excellence, and international engagement. The achievement underscores the university’s growing national and international standing in the field of medicine, as evaluated through the rigorous and accredited THE ranking system.

Following the announcement of the results, Dr. Mortazavi, Vice-Chancellor for International Affairs, extended congratulations and appreciation to the University President; Vice-Chancellors for Education, Research, and Technology; the Dean of the School of Medicine; faculty members; students; alumni; and, in particular, current medical students and graduates whose contributions played a key role in this accomplishment.