Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) has once again demonstrated its excellence by securing the second position among medical sciences universities in Iran in the latest Shanghai Ranking for 2024.

According to a report from the Public Relations Office of the International Vice President of IUMS, the university achieved a ranking of 701-800 in the global standings. The Shanghai Ranking, published annually by Shanghai Jiaotong University, is recognized as one of the most reliable global assessments of higher education institutions.

Established in 2003, the Shanghai Ranking evaluates universities based on several critical indicators, including the quality of education, faculty, and research performance. The assessment utilizes six key metrics:

1. The number of Nobel Prize-winning graduates or Fields Medal recipients.

2. The number of faculty members who have received Nobel Prizes or Fields Medals.

3. The number of highly cited researchers across 21 subject areas.

4. The number of articles published in the prestigious journals Nature and Science.

5. The number of articles indexed in extended science and social science databases.

6. Overall academic performance.

The data for this ranking is compiled from various reputable sources, including Nobel Prize websites, Fields Medal records, and government statistical information. Research outputs from universities are extracted from the Web of Science citation database, with over 2,500 institutions reviewed annually to produce the final ranking of the top 1,000 universities worldwide.

This recognition underscores IUMS’s commitment to excellence in education, research, and healthcare, further solidifying its reputation as a leading institution in the region.