Islamic Azad University

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Global Influence
Private university system in Iran

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About Islamic Azad University

According to Wikipedia, The Islamic Azad University is a private university system headquartered in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the largest comprehensive systems of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the world. Besides Iran, the university has international satellite branches in countries such as Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and the United Kingdom.

What Is Islamic Azad University Known For?

Islamic Azad University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

Islamic Azad University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much Islamic Azad University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Engineering
#25
World Rank
#32
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #25 worldwide for influence in Engineering.

Architecture
#102
World Rank
#133
Historical Rank
Electronic Engineering
#2
World Rank
#2
Historical Rank
Civil Engineering
#12
World Rank
#15
Historical Rank
engineering Degrees
Education
#38
World Rank
#39
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #38 worldwide for influence in Education.

Higher Education
#6
World Rank
#6
Historical Rank
Secondary Education
#1450
World Rank
#1450
Historical Rank
Tertiary Education
#658
World Rank
#658
Historical Rank
education Degrees
Medical
#88
World Rank
#93
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #88 worldwide for influence in Medical.

Toxicology
#1
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#1
Historical Rank
Dentistry
#177
World Rank
#179
Historical Rank
Surgery
#568
World Rank
#572
Historical Rank
medicine Degrees
Biology
#130
World Rank
#163
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #130 worldwide for influence in Biology.

Agriculture
#34
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#34
Historical Rank
Microbiology
#6
World Rank
#11
Historical Rank
Biochemistry
#49
World Rank
#52
Historical Rank
biology Degrees
Business
#255
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#255
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #255 worldwide for influence in Business.

Management
#110
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#110
Historical Rank
Entrepreneurship
#25
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#25
Historical Rank
Finance
#305
World Rank
#305
Historical Rank
business Degrees
Computer Science
#229
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#229
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #229 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

Computer Engineering
#2
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#2
Historical Rank
Information Technology
#94
World Rank
#94
Historical Rank
Database
#182
World Rank
#185
Historical Rank
computer-science Degrees
Political Science
#268
World Rank
#280
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #268 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

Government
#399
World Rank
#399
Historical Rank
International Affairs
#38
World Rank
#38
Historical Rank
Human Rights
#281
World Rank
#281
Historical Rank
political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#122
World Rank
#163
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #122 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

Nanotechnology
#6
World Rank
#6
Historical Rank
Chemical Engineering
#19
World Rank
#20
Historical Rank
Marine Chemistry
#2
World Rank
#2
Historical Rank
chemistry Degrees
Physics
#250
World Rank
#289
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #250 worldwide for influence in Physics.

Biophysics
#349
World Rank
#350
Historical Rank
Cosmology
#783
World Rank
#784
Historical Rank
Planetary Science
#1066
World Rank
#1066
Historical Rank
physics Degrees
Religious Studies
#209
World Rank
#225
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #209 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.

Ministry
#109
World Rank
#109
Historical Rank
Theology
#208
World Rank
#229
Historical Rank
Aramaic
#284
World Rank
#284
Historical Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Communications
#520
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#539
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #520 worldwide for influence in Communications.

Linguistics
#378
World Rank
#389
Historical Rank
Graphic Design
#168
World Rank
#169
Historical Rank
Journalism
#1778
World Rank
#1781
Historical Rank
communications Degrees
Law
#377
World Rank
#387
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #377 worldwide for influence in Law.

Criminal Law
#70
World Rank
#71
Historical Rank
International Law
#193
World Rank
#211
Historical Rank
Jurisprudence
#144
World Rank
#147
Historical Rank
Literature
#445
World Rank
#496
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #445 worldwide for influence in Literature.

Writing
#1170
World Rank
#1193
Historical Rank
Etymology
#129
World Rank
#129
Historical Rank
Mythology
#759
World Rank
#760
Historical Rank
literature Degrees
Philosophy
#441
World Rank
#500
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #441 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

Metaphysics
#326
World Rank
#333
Historical Rank
Ethics
#948
World Rank
#957
Historical Rank
Ontology
#188
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#190
Historical Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#469
World Rank
#523
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #469 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

Statistics
#456
World Rank
#461
Historical Rank
Applied Mathematics
#471
World Rank
#475
Historical Rank
Measure Theory
#734
World Rank
#766
Historical Rank
math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#114
World Rank
#142
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #114 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

Geodesy
#25
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#28
Historical Rank
Environmental Science
#46
World Rank
#46
Historical Rank
Petrology
#1
World Rank
#2
Historical Rank
earth-science Degrees
History
#495
World Rank
#511
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #495 worldwide for influence in History.

Ancient History
#319
World Rank
#320
Historical Rank
history Degrees
Psychology
#308
World Rank
#330
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #308 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

Counseling
#133
World Rank
#133
Historical Rank
Clinical Psychology
#176
World Rank
#176
Historical Rank
Educational Psychology
#146
World Rank
#148
Historical Rank
psychology Degrees
Economics
#409
World Rank
#425
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #409 worldwide for influence in Economics.

Environmental Economics
#18
World Rank
#18
Historical Rank
Agricultural Economics
#70
World Rank
#70
Historical Rank
Taxation
#1305
World Rank
#1305
Historical Rank
economics Degrees
Nursing
#75
World Rank
#76
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #75 worldwide for influence in Nursing.

Psychiatric Nursing
#80
World Rank
#80
Historical Rank
nursing Degrees
Sociology
#601
World Rank
#618
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #601 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

Urban Studies
#145
World Rank
#145
Historical Rank
Women's Studies
#342
World Rank
#342
Historical Rank
Social Engineering
#314
World Rank
#314
Historical Rank
sociology Degrees
Criminal Justice
#527
World Rank
#530
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #527 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

Criminology
#98
World Rank
#103
Historical Rank
Law Enforcement
#2781
World Rank
#2781
Historical Rank
Policing
#1932
World Rank
#1932
Historical Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Anthropology
#760
World Rank
#779
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #760 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.

Biological Anthropology
#106
World Rank
#106
Historical Rank
Archeology
#1404
World Rank
#1418
Historical Rank
anthropology Degrees
Social Work
#5036
World Rank
#5036
Historical Rank

Islamic Azad University ranks #5036 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

Empowerment
#2258
World Rank
#2258
Historical Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are Islamic Azad University's Most Influential Alumni?

Islamic Azad University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Engineering, Education, and Nursing. Here are some of Islamic Azad University's most famous alumni:

Zahra Rahnavard
An Iranian academic and politician.
Mehdi Zakerian
An Iranian academic.
Insha-Allah Rahmati
An Iranian philosopher.
Shiva Ahmadi
An Iranian-American artist.
Golshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani
An Iranian actress and musician.

Who Are Islamic Azad University's Most Influential Faculty?

Islamic Azad University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Engineering, Education, and Nursing. Here are some of Islamic Azad University's most famous faculty:

Alireza Zamani
Alireza Zamani
An Iranian arachnologist.
Mitra Jashni
An Iranian writer, translator and artist.
Nele De Belie
A Researcher.
Masoud Hedayatifard
An Iranian scientist.
Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
A Researcher.
Abolfazl Akbarzadeh
A Researcher.
Negar Bouban
An Iranian musician.
Pouya Saraei
An Iranian composer and musician.