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80 Iranian universities in U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings

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July 13, 2026

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80 Iranian universities in U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings

TEHRAN – The 2026-2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings has included 80 Iranian universities among the world’s 2,250 top universities.

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Tehran Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

11 Iranian universities in QS WUR 2027 ranking

TEHRAN – The 23rd edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR), 2027, has placed 11 Iranian universities among the world’s top institutes, up from nine universities in 2026.

AllSides

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· Jun 22, 2026

The World's Best Universities Are Shifting

Every year, U.S. News evaluates thousands of universities worldwide on academic research and reputation. This year's Best Global Universities rankings — covering 2,250 schools across more than 100 countries — drops on June 16. Here's a preview of what the data shows. Overall Scope Beyond the overall global ranking, U.S. News will again publish five regional rankings covering universities in Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and Latin America, along with more than 50 country-specific rankings. Countries with the largest representation in the country-specific rankings include Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom....

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

UNEC ranked among the world’s top 301-400 universities

UNEC ranked among the world’s top 301-400 universities

Hungary Today

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· Jun 25, 2026

International University Rankings Reveal How Hungarian Universities Are Performing

Library of Eötvös Loránd University Budapest (ELTE) The latest edition of one of the world’s most prestigious university rankings has been released. Based on the analysis, the strengths of Hungarian universities are increasingly being overshadowed by global competition, while Asian rivals are catching up. Nevertheless, Hungary’s top universities continue to rank alongside renowned European institutions, [] The post International University Rankings Reveal How Hungarian Universities Are Performing appeared first on Hungary Today.

Legit.ng

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· Jun 21, 2026

Check 10 best universities in Africa according to latest 2026 ranking

Explore the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities rankings, featuring South Africa and Egypt's dominance, with Nigeria's University of Ibadan making the list.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

Tel Aviv University rises in latest QS world rankings despite growing Israeli academia boycott

While Tel Aviv University has improved its ranking in recent years, in years gone by it would regularly appear in the world's top 200 universities.

The Budapest Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Szeged among the world’s leading universities

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Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 24, 2026

Cairo University Launches Global Index to Measure Research, Development Impact on Sustainable Development

Cairo University has launched a new global index aimed at measuring the impact of research, development, and innovation on sustainable development, marking a shift from traditional metrics that focus primarily on publication output and citation counts

Korea Times News

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· Jun 23, 2026

4 Korean universities break into global top 20 in THE sustainability rankings

4 Korean universities break into global top 20 in THE sustainability rankings

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Unimap tersenarai kelompok 201–300 Dunia THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026

ARAU: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (Unimap) terus mengukuhkan kedudukan di persada antarabangsa apabila berjaya tersenarai dalam kelompok 201–300 terbaik dunia menerusi Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026. Menerusi pencapaian tersebut, Unimap turut berada dalam kelompok lapan universiti terbaik di negara ini secara keseluruhan dalam penarafan THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026. Pencapaian ini juga sekali ... Read more The post Unimap tersenarai kelompok 201–300 Dunia THE Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Fortune

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran strikes 85 U.S. military sites in the Gulf, sparking a global selloff in stocks and a spike in the price of oil

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

The Cradle

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares Iran truce ‘over’ as IRGC responds to violent US escalation

Tehran said it hit 85 US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, after Washington launched its heaviest attacks on Iran since the April ceasefire announcement

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 21, 2026

The post-Khamenei war has already begun inside Iran and Washington still has no strategy

Increasingly, the institutions shaping Iran’s future are not seminaries, religious councils or traditional clerical networks. They are military organizations, intelligence structures and security elites. America is negotiating with the previous Iran. Opinion.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes ...Click to read more

Malay Mail

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· Jun 23, 2026

USM breaks into global top five sustainability rankings

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has emerged as Asia's highest-ranked university for su...

The Washington Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. and Iran launch fresh strikes following attacks on commercial ships

Iran said it had targeted more than 80 U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, after the U.S. launched strikes in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions Reported in Southern Iran Hours After US Warning Over Hormuz Attacks

TEHRAN, Jul 8: Multiple explosions were reported in southern Iran early Wednesday, just hours after the United States warned Tehran it would face consequences over recent attacks o...

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Opening ceremony of 1st Intl. Conf. on School of Imam Mujahid

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of the first international conference on School of Martyred Imam Mujahid was held in Tehran with a focus on explaining thought and governance of martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

DW News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Iran confronts an uncertain future | DW News

Beyond the headlines and military exchanges, Iran faces a pivotal moment. As Tehran reassesses its regional position and the regime grapples with questions of security and influence, ordinary Iranians continue to face economic hardship and uncertainty. Our guest Dr. Neda Bolourchi, a historian and former human rights lawyer at Rutgers University in the US, explains why Iran's future and its role in the Middle East has rarely been harder to predict. #dwcurrentaffairs #iran #iranwar For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Why are Hong Kong, mainland universities rising in global rankings as US ones fall?

The global higher education landscape has shifted markedly over the past five years, with universities across Asia, particularly in Hong Kong and mainland China, climbing international rankings while more than 70 per cent of US institutions slipped, a South China Morning Post analysis has found. UK-based education data firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) said the trend signalled that excellence in higher education was no longer dominated by a handful of Western countries, attributing the improved...

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

Damascus University advances in QS World University Rankings 2027

Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Damascus University has maintained its presence in the QS World University Rankings 2027, according to the edition released on June 18, 2026, remaining the only Syrian university included in this global ranking while advancing to 1223rd place worldwide. The university’s progress came as a result of improved performance across several ranking indicators, []

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, threatening more strikes

Iran has targeted American military sites in the Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran and US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran has targeted American military sites in the Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Tehran hits US bases across Gulf as Middle East on boil again

Iran hit out at its neighbouring nations in the Gulf in an apparent response to the US attack on Tehran early on Sunday. The US hit Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a container ship being set ablaze, forcing its crew to abandon it. Iran attacked the US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Strait of Hormuz has been a sticky point in any further negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure

The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: IRGC hits airbases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain; US says Tehran doesn't control Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said it struck dozens of targets at multiple locations across Iran in a fresh wave of attacks. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in the Gulf.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 23, 2026

University of Ghana beats KNUST, other schools again in 2027 QS World University Rankings

The University of Ghana has maintained its position as the top-ranked university in Ghana and West Africa, placing among the top 13 universities.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Meeting Between US, Iran Will Take Place Tomorrow In Doha, Says President Trump | Dawn News English

The United States and Iran are expected to hold a new round of talks on Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, after a weekend of military escalation that briefly raised fears of a wider regional conflict and threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts. #usiran #trump #iran #doha #middleeast #breakingnews #worldnews #qatar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

BERNAMA

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· Jun 21, 2026

General : University Ranking Achievements Strengthen Malaysia's Education Hub Status - Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- The success of Malaysian universities in securing international rankings demonstrates the country's capability to emerge as a globally respected hub of excellence in education, research and innovation.

TASS

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· Jun 21, 2026

US, Iran to discuss Lebanon situation first at talks — newspaper

Next, they will discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, the Financial Times reported

Haaretz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Israeli universities rise in global rankings, Palestinian institution makes top list

The annual QS rankings place six Israeli universities in the global top 1,000, with gains for Tel Aviv University, the Hebrew University and the Technion. Jerusalem's Al-Quds University emerges as the highest-ranked Palestinian institution

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 23, 2026

Talks would have ended if Iran hadn't agreed to nuclear inspections, says Trump

Despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary, said the U.S. president, Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level nuclear inspections long into the future.

World Israel News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US strikes Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast as standoff continues

Renewed US-Iran clashes continue for fourth night in a row, with Tehran claiming it struck American bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The post US strikes Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast as standoff continues appeared first on World Israel News.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Begging For Deal': Trump Shares Video Of '20 Times' Bigger Strikes On Iran

Iran state media reported explosions in multiple locations along the southern Iranian coast, including Bushehr, home to Iran's nuclear power plant complex, and the southern port cities of Chabahar,...

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

US strikes Iran again, revokes oil permit after Strait of Hormuz attacks

The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar’s Billions In Campus Donations Come With A Dangerous Price

For years, Qatar’s billions flowed into some of America’s most prestigious universities. Now, a new report argues the Islamic monarchy gained more than a foothold in American higher education in return, turning elite academic institutions into vehicles for Islamist propaganda. Qatar used “complex contractual designs” with Northwestern University and Georgetown University to gain influence and ...

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