For the first time in a decade-long upward trend, the presence of Iranian universities in the Times Higher Education global ranking has stopped and reversed. In the 2027 Times ranking, the number of Iranian universities has decreased to 75, and for the first time in years, no Iranian university is among the top 400 universities in the world.
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End of a Decade-Long Ascendancy of Iranian Universities in Times Ranking
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October 1, 2026
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The upward trend of Iranian universities in the Times Higher Education ranking has halted, with the number of ranked institutions dropping to 75 and none making it into the top 400. This marks a significant setback for Iranian higher education on the global stage.
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