TUMS Ranked No. 1 in Iran and West Asia in Medicine in SCImago Institutions Rankings 2026

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) has been ranked No. 1 in Iran and No. 1 in West Asia in the field of Medicine in the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2026, further consolidating its position among the world's leading academic medical institutions. TUMS was also ranked 131st globally in Medicine.

The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) is one of the world's leading international university ranking systems, evaluating higher education and research institutions based on three key dimensions: research performance, innovation and societal impact. In addition to research productivity, the rankings assess research quality, scientific influence, international collaboration, technological innovation and the global visibility of institutional research.

The 2026 rankings also highlight TUMS' outstanding performance across several specialised medical disciplines:

These results reflect the university's sustained excellence in research, education and innovation, as well as its growing international scientific influence across a broad range of health disciplines. The strong performance in highly competitive subject areas underscores TUMS' commitment to producing high-quality research with global impact and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.

Maintaining a leading position in internationally recognised rankings such as SCImago strengthens TUMS' global reputation, enhances opportunities for international partnerships and research collaboration, and supports the university's strategic mission to advance medical science, improve healthcare and contribute to addressing global health challenges.