Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

Report from: Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, International Affairs Office

Published on: May 5, 2025

For the first time, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences has been ranked among the top 10 medical universities in Iran and the top 500 in Asia.

According to the Public Relations report, Dr. Mohammadi, chancellor of the university, congratulated the academic community on this significant achievement, stating: "This success is the result of the outstanding efforts of the Zahedan University of Medical Sciences family, who, despite limitations, have taken effective steps to enhance the quality of education, promote scientific output, develop research infrastructure, and expand international collaboration."

In recent years, the university has made remarkable advancements in education, research, and technology, achieving distinguished rankings in various global systems. As per the latest Webometrics Ranking (January 2025), the university has consistently enhanced its position, attaining the 23rd rank among Iranian medical universities and 3059^th globally.

In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2024–2025), ZAUMS secured a global ranking within the 801–1000 bracket. In the field of 'Medicine and Health', the university was positioned in the 601–800 range. Among the 30 Iranian medical universities featured in this ranking, ZAUMS shared the fourth national rank with 10 other institutions, underscoring its robust academic reputation at the national level. Furthermore, in the Times Asia University Rankings, the university was classified within the 401–500 range.

In the ISC World University Rankings, the institution was placed within the global range of 1801–2000 for both 2022 and 2023. Additionally, in the subset of Islamic World Rankings, it achieved a ranking within the 251–300 range during the same years, reflecting its steady and reliable standing among universities in the Islamic realm.

Dr. Mohammadi highlighted the significance of persisting on this trajectory of advancement and expressed optimism that, by sustaining this upward momentum, the university will secure a more prominent status among top global universities in the future and contribute more significantly to enhancing regional health.

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