Dr. Seyed Zia Hashemi,
Deputy Minister of Culture and Social Affairs to the First Vice President,
presented a comprehensive report detailing the standing of the country's higher
education institutions within the Times Higher Education subject ranking for
2025. He highlighted the notable success of both medical and non-medical
universities in Iran within this esteemed international framework.
Dr. Hashemi expressed
his satisfaction regarding the scientific advancement, stating, "We have
observed the outstanding performance of Iranian universities in the Times
subject rankings. Among non-medical institutions, Sharif University of
Technology has achieved the highest position in the fields of 'Computer
Science' and 'Engineering', securing a world ranking within the range of
151-175. In the domain of medical sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical
Sciences has distinguished itself by attaining the top rank among the country's
medical universities, achieving a global ranking between 301-400. This
significant accomplishment demonstrates the dynamism, continuous progress, and
the advancements in scientific, educational, and research capacities of these
institutions on both national and international platforms."
Furthermore, Dr. Hashemi
commented on the global credibility of the Times ranking system, stating,
"The assessment methodology employed by Times evaluates universities based
on a comprehensive array of metrics, including education quality, research
output, scientific citations, industrial revenue, and international
collaborations. The recognition of our universities in this prestigious global
list reflects the substantial improvement in the quality of their operations,
attributable to the dedicated efforts of faculty members, researchers,
students, and staff."
In addition, Dr.
Yadollah Bahrami, Director of Medical Information and Scientific Resources at
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, extended his congratulations to the
academic community regarding this achievement. He remarked, "The ranking
of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences at the forefront of the nation’s
medical universities in this international evaluation signifies a distinguished
honor for Kermanshah province and an approval of the scientific advancement of
the region. This achievement represents a pivotal step towards realizing the
objectives of sustainable scientific development, enhancing higher education
diplomacy, and strengthening international scientific relations."
In conclusion, he expressed gratitude for the
collective efforts of all university members, stating, "It is expected
that by maintaining this upward advancement, we will witness further elevation
of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in the ranks of the world's
premier scientific institutions."