History
Proudly, modern higher education in Urmia dates back to 120 years ago when the first medical college in Iran was founded on beautiful premises now called Urmia University.
Education
There are a number of faculties:
- Agriculture
- Architecture Urban and Art
- Chemistry
- Economics and Management
- Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Natural Resources
- Literature and Humanities
- Science
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Medicine
Research
There are a number of research centers:
- Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute
- Urmia Lake Research Institute
- Biotechnology Research Center
- Information and Communication Technology
- Microelectronic Research Center
- Nano technology Center
- Computer Emergency Response Team
Urmia University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #801 Ranking
- 23 Scholarships
- 572 Academic Staff
- 15,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
Urmia University Overview
Urmia University Scholarships
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Urmia University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 25 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1428 | 1259 | 1284 |
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Accreditation
awarded Grade A university by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
Urmia University Campus Locations
Urmia University Student Reviews & Awards
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“”Enriching Academic Journey with Lasting Impact“”
“”Valuable study experience with scope for growth””