The Latest World University Rankings by Times Higher Education 2027 Have Been Released
According to the latest report from the Office of Accreditation and Rankings Management, the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings evaluated and listed 2,297 universities from 118 countries. In this year's rankings, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences placed in the 701–800 band internationally.
The newly released list also shows a decline in the number of Iranian universities ranked, the first such decrease in nearly a decade. While 90 Iranian universities were included in the 2026 rankings, that number dropped to 75 in the 2027 edition.
Among Iranian medical universities, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences ranked fourth.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings evaluates universities based on five core pillars:
- Teaching (the learning environment) - 29.5%
- Research Environment (volume, income, and reputation) - 29%
- Research Quality (citation impact, research strength, excellence, and influence) - 30%
- International Outlook (staff, students, and research) - 7.5%
- Industry (income and patents) - 4%
These five pillars are assessed using a total of 17 performance metrics.
Dr. Mortazavi, Vice-Chancellor of International Affairs, expressed sincere gratitude to university officials, faculty members, researchers, and staff for their efforts in securing and maintaining the university's position among top international rankings.
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