Tabriz, Iran – According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Tabriz Islamic Art University, quoting the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) at ur.isc.ac, the university has made a significant leap in its overall ranking. In the latest evaluation of national universities and research centers, the Tabriz Islamic Art University dramatically improved its position in the three-year period from 2020 to 2022. It now holds the 54th rank among all universities and higher education centers and the 2nd rank among specialized art universities nationwide.

This report further indicates that the results of this evaluation and ranking were confirmed and approved during the 980th session of the Supreme Council for Planning of Higher Education at the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology on Sunday, April 12, 2025. The research data for the 2023-2024 ranking pertains to the 2020-2022 timeframe, while questionnaire data reflects the universities' three-year performance from 2020 to 2022. You can find the full report [here](link to report).

The ranking assesses universities and higher education institutions based on six key criteria: Education (25% weight), Research (20% weight), Technology and Innovation (15% weight), Scientific Authority and Diplomacy (15% weight), Cultural-Social and Student Affairs (15% weight), and Management and Productivity (10% weight).

Within this framework, the Tabriz Islamic Art University's ranks and scores (out of 100) across various fields among 115 public and 21 non-governmental universities in Iran for the 2020-2022 period are as follows:

• Education: 52nd National Rank, 61.35 points
• Research: 53rd National Rank, 54.63 points
• Technology and Innovation: 30th National Rank, 85.19 points
• Scientific Authority and Diplomacy: 52nd National Rank, 61.30 points
• Cultural, Social, and Student Affairs: 96th National Rank, 83.91 points
• Management and Productivity: 54th National Rank, 85.75 points

The Tabriz Islamic Art University extends its sincere appreciation to all stakeholders, managers, faculty members, staff, and students whose unwavering dedication in recent years significantly contributed to this remarkable achievement. We heartily congratulate the scientific, artistic, and cultural community of the province and the beloved family of Tabriz Islamic Art University on this significant and valuable success.