Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Dazzles in Times
Higher Education 2025 World Rankings
In a momentous announcement, the Public Relations Office of
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences has revealed the university’s
stunning success in the latest subject rankings released by Times Higher
Education (THE) for 2025. Dr. Zohreh Rahimi, Vice Chancellor for Research and
Technology, emphasized the exceptional performance of Iranian universities on
the global stage—heralding, in particular, the dazzling achievement of
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in this fierce international competition.
According to an extensive report by Dr. Seyed Zia Hashemi,
Deputy for Cultural and Social Affairs to the First Vice President of Iran, the
ascension of both medical and non-medical Iranian universities in these
prestigious global rankings has drawn national acclaim. Dr. Hashemi highlighted
that, “In THE’s subject rankings, Sharif University of Technology captured the
world’s 151–175th position in ‘Engineering’ and ‘Computer Science’—the highest
standing among Iranian non-medical universities. Meanwhile, in the field of
medical sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences has blazed a trail,
clinching the top spot among Iranian medical universities and cementing its
place in the outstanding 301–400 range worldwide—a remarkable and awe-inspiring
accomplishment.”
He went on to stress the international credibility of the
Times rankings, noting: “THE meticulously evaluates universities based on a
broad and rigorous set of indicators—spanning teaching, research, citations,
income from industry, and international collaboration. The inclusion of
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences among the world’s elite is clear
testament to its relentless pursuit of quality, and to the dedication of its
faculty, researchers, students, and staff.”
Dr. Rahimi, congratulating the academic community on this
remarkable success, declared: “Achieving such a prestigious rank is a great
honor for Kermanshah province and an emblem of our region’s scientific
renaissance. This milestone marks a powerful stride toward the realization of
our academic development goals, the advancement of higher education diplomacy,
and the deepening of international scientific partnerships.”
She further extended her heartfelt gratitude to all
university constituents for their tireless effort, and voiced her hopes for the
future: “With this upward momentum, we fervently wish to see Kermanshah
University of Medical Sciences continue to climb, shining ever brighter among
the world’s leading centers of learning and research.”
Over the past few years, Kermanshah University of Medical
Sciences has consistently demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence
and research innovation. The university has steadily climbed various national
and international rankings, earning recognition for its cutting-edge medical
research, quality of education, and impactful community health initiatives.
Notably, KUMS has been acknowledged among the top medical universities in Iran
by leading educational assessments, while also being ranked within the top
tiers in regional Asia-Pacific university evaluations. These sustained
achievements have laid a strong foundation for the university’s current success
in the prestigious Times Higher Education 2025 rankings.
This breathtaking leap in the global rankings stands as a
beacon of hope, progress, and pride—not only for Kermanshah, but for Iranian
science as a whole—emblazoning the university’s name upon the map of
international academic excellence.