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Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

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Mashhad, Iran
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Basic information and contact details for Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

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Founded in 1949, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) is one the largest and oldest universities across the East of Iran, and is one of the nation's most prominent research academic facilities.

The university has a variety of core faculties including: theology, science, dentistry, optometry, and education.

It is consistently ranked among the top universities in Iran according to statistics published by the Ministry of Sciences.

FUM publishes wide-ranging 48 peer-reviewed scientific journals covering a variety of fields within sciences and humanities. Some notable names include: Journal of Cell and Molecular Research (JCMR), Iranian Journal of Health and Physical Activity, Iranian Journal of Animal BioSystematics, and Iranian Journal of Electrical Systems

The university attracts international students from Central Asia, Afghanistan, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Thailand, India, and China.

The Sun & Air Research Institute (SARI), which was founded in 2010, focuses on research in the field of renewable energy. It has achieved many milestones such as designing and manufacturing a 100kW wind turbine.

The university holds yearly festivals where students can present their talents and capabilities on campus. For example, the Traditional Foods Festival focuses on cooking foods related to a specific culture. The festivals they hold are one of the most attractive student gathering events at FUM.

FUM also has a few mosques. One of the university’s most prominent is the mosque of Imam Reza which was built a few years ago.

Notable alumni include Abdul-Hadi Hairi, a globally renowned historian of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1906, Mohammad-Hoseyn Papoli-Yazdi, one of the leading experts on Iranian rural geography, and Dr. Seyed Ali Mirlohi Falavarjani, a retired Professor and founder of Islamic Azad University of Falavarjan in 1984.

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World University Rankings 2025
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Overall -
Teaching 29.4
Research Environment 26.9
Research Quality 49.9
Industry 47.1
International Outlook 35.4
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Breakdown via year: Overall

Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

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Student gender ratio
54 F : 46 M (1)
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International student percentage
8% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
28.6 (1)
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Student total
22692 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

See below for a range of subjects taught at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Computer Science601–800th

  • Computer Science

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities501–600th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Psychology501–600th

  • Psychology

Life Sciences601–800th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Physical Sciences801–1000th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Engineering601–800th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences501–600th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Education301–400th

  • Education