Introduction: Universities in Iran are very popular among residents and expats alike, so much so they attract foreign nationals to study in the country. Officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is one of the countries in Western Asia.
It is the second largest country in the Middle East and the sixth largest in the whole of Asia. The economy of the country is largely dependent on oil and natural gas, agriculture and some small scale trading mostly handled by private companies.
The country of Iran has focused on developing standard education system and by far has the best universities across Middle East. The government has provision of free education to its nationals but for international students there are no waivers, they have to pay tuition fees as per the norms.
List of Universities in Iran
Alborz Province
· Kharazmi University, Karaj Campus · Tehran University of Art · Alborz University of Medical Sciences · Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch · Islamic Azad University, Hashtgerd Branch · Payame Noor University Of Karaj · Payame Noor University Of Hashtgerd · Payame Noor University Of Eshtehard · Payame Noor University Of Nazarabad · Rasam Institute of Higher Education · Farabi Institute of Higher Education
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Ardabil Province
· Ardabil University of Medical Sciences · Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch · Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal Branch · Islamic Azad University, Meshkin Shahr Branch · Mohaghegh Ardabili University
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East Azerbaijan
· University of Tabriz · Azarbaijan University of Tarbiat Moallem · Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch · Sahand University of Technology · Tabriz College of Technology · Tabriz Islamic Art University · Tabriz University of Medical Sciences · University College of Mizan · University College of Nabi Akram · Sahand University of Technology · Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University · University of Maragheh · University of Bonab · Islamic Azad University, Ahar Branch · Islamic Azad University, Bonab Branch · Islamic Azad University, Ilkhchi Branch · Islamic Azad University, Maragheh Branch Branch · Islamic Azad University, Marand Branch Branch · Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Osku Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shabestar Branch · Islamic Azad University, Sofian Branch · Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch · Payam-e-Nour University of Tabriz · Tabriz College of Technology · Tabriz Islamic Arts University · Tabriz University of Medical Sciences · University College of Nabi Akram · University College of Mizan
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West Azerbaijan
· Islamic Azad University, Maku Branch · Islamic Azad University, Miandoab Branch · Islamic Azad University, Khoy Branch · Islamic Azad University, Mahabad Branch · Islamic Azad University, Urmia Branch · Payame Noor University, Maku · Payame Noor University, Urmia · Urmia University · Urmia University of Medical Sciences · Urmia University of Technology · Islamic Azad University, Salmas Branch
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Bushehr Province
· Bushehr University of Medical Sciences · Imam Khamenei Junior Technical College of Bushehr · Islamic Azad University, Bushehr Branch · Islamic Azad University, Khark Branch · Persian Gulf University · Farhangian University
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Chahar Mahaal va Bakhtiari
· Islamic Azad University, Borujen Branch · Islamic Azad University, Farsan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch · Shahrekord University · Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
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Fars
· Shiraz University · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · Shiraz University of Technology · Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch · Jahrom University · Jahrom University of Medical Sciences · Islamic Azad University, Jahrom Branch · Fasa University · Fasa University of Medical Sciences · Bahonar College of Technology and Engineering of Shiraz · Earm Institute of Higher Education · Hafez Institute of Higher Education · Honar Institute of Higher Education · Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Fars · Islamic Azad University, Abadeh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Estahban Branch · Islamic Azad University, Eghlid Branch · Islamic Azad University, Fasa Branch · Islamic Azad University, Firouzabad Branch · Islamic Azad University, Kazerun Branch · Islamic Azad University, Larestan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht Branch · Islamic Azad University, Sepidan Branch · Pasargad Institute of Higher Education · Payam Noor University of Shiraz · Quranic Sciences University of Shiraz · Shahid Bahonar Technical and Vocational College NO. 1 of Shiraz · Zand Institute of Higher Education
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Gilan
· Deylaman Institute of Higher Education · Ghadr Institute of Higher Education[15] · Gilan University of Medical Sciences · Gilan University of Mofid · Institute of Higher Education for Academic Jihad of Rasht (موسسه آموزش عالي غيرانتفاعي جهاد دانشگاهي رشت) · Islamic Azad University, Astara Branch · Islamic Azad University, Bandar Anzali Branch · Islamic Azad University, Rasht Branch · Jaber-Ebn-E-Hayyan · University of Gilan
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Golestan
· Golestan University · Gonbad Kavous University · Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources · Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan · Lamei Gorgani Institute of Higher Education · Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katool Branch · Islamic Azad University, Azadshahr Branch · Islamic Azad University, Gorgan Branch
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Hamedan
· Bu-Ali Sina University · Electrical Engineering University · Hamedan University of Technology · Islamic Azad University Nahavand Branch · Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Malayer Branch · Islamic Azad University, Tuyserkan Branch · University of Malayer · University of Medical Sciences of Hamedan
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Hormozgan
· Bandar Abbas University of Medical Sciences · Hormozgan University · Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch · Kish University · Qeshm Institute of Higher Education
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Ilam
· Ilam University · Islamic Azad University, Ilam Branch · Medical University of Ilam · Safir Danesh University of Ilam
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Isfahan
· Jihad Daneshgahi Institute of Higher Education (ACECR) · Allameh Feiz Kashani Institute of Higher Education · Ashrafi Isfahani Institute of Higher Education · Daneshpazhoohan Institute of Higher Education (موسسه آموزش عالی دانشپژوهان) · Golpayegan University of Engineering · Isfahan University of Art · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · Isfahan University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences · Isfahan University of Technology (دانشگاه صنعتی اصفهان) · Mohajer Technical University of Isfahan (MTU) (دانشکده فنی مهاجر اصفهان) · Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch (دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد نجفآباد) · Islamic Azad University, Felavarjan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Golpayegan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch(دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد اصفهان خوراسگان) · Islamic Azad University, Kashan Branch (دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد كاشان) · Islamic Azad University, Khomeyni Shahr Branch · Islamic Azad University, Majlesi Branch · Islamic Azad University, Maymeh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Mobarakeh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Naeen Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shahreza Branch · Jami Institute of Technology · Kashan Shahid Rajaee Technical College of T.V.U · Kashan University of Medical Sciences · Malek-Ashtar University of Technology · Ragheb Isfahani Higher Education Institute (موسسه آموزش عالی راغب اصفهانی) · Shahreza Higher Education Center (مرکز آموزش عالی شهرضا) · Sheikhbahaee University (دانشگاه شیخ بهایی) · University of Defence Sciences and Technologies · University of Isfahan (دانشگاه اصفهان) · University of Kashan
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Kerman
· Besat Institute of Higher Education of Kerman · Islamic Azad University, Anar Branch · Islamic Azad University, Baft Branch · Islamic Azad University, Bam Branch · Islamic Azad University, Bardsir Branch · Islamic Azad University, Jiroft Branch · Islamic Azad University, Kerman Branch · Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shahr Babak Branch · Islamic Azad University, Zarand Branch · Jiroft University · Kerman Khaje-Nasir Higher Education Center · Kerman Institute of High Education · Kerman University of Medical Sciences · Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences · Rafsanjan University of Vali Asr · Sirjan University of Technology · Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman · Shahid Chamran Technical and Vocational College of Kerman
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Kermanshah
· Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences · Kermanshah University of Technology · Razi University · Jahad Daneshgahi of Kermanshah
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Kermanshah
· Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences · Kermanshah University of Technology · Razi University · Jahad Daneshgahi of Kermanshah
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Khorasan, Razavi
· Bahar Institute of Higher Education · Eqbal Lahoori Institute of Higher Education · Ferdowsi University of Mashhad · Gonabad University of Medical Sciences · Imam Reza University · Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research, Mashhad Branch (Jahad Daneshgahi of Mashhad) · Islamic Azad University, Gonabad Branch · Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch · Islamic Azad University, Neishabur Branch · Islamic Azad University, Quchan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Sabzevar Branch · Islamic Azad University, Torbat e Jam · Islamic Azad University, Torbat Heidariyeh Branch · Khavaran Institute of Higher Education · Khayyam Institute of Higher Education · Khorasan Institute of Higher Education · Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · Montazeri Technical College of Mashhad · Quchan University of Advanced Technologies Engineering · Sabzevar Teacher Training University · Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences · Sabzevar University of New Technology · Sadjad Institute of Higher Education · Salman Institute of Higher Education · Torbat Heydarieh University of Medical Sciences · University of Torbat Heydarieh · University of Neyshabur
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Khorasan, South
· Birjand University of Medical Sciences · Birjand University of Technology · Islamic Azad University, Birjand Branch · Islamic Azad University, Ferdows Branch · University of Birjand
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Khuzestan
· Abadan University of Medical Sciences · Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences · Ahvaz Payam Noor University · Islamic Azad University, Abadan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch · Islamic Azad University, Behbahan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Dezful Branch · Islamic Azad University, Izeh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Masjed Soleyman Branch · Islamic Azad University, Omidieh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar Branch · Islamic Azad University – Science & Research Branch, Khuzestan · Institute for Higher Education ACECR Khouzestan · Jahad Danshgahi Academic Institute Of Ahvaz · Jundishapor University of Dezful · Khorramshahr University of Natural Sciences and Technologies · Persian Gulf International Education Center · Petroleum University of Technology · Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz · Rahnama Institute of Higher Education · Payame Noor University of Ahvaz · Amiralmoemenin University
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Kohkiluyeh va Buyer Ahmad
· Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad University of Medical Sciences · Islamic Azad University, Gachsaran Branch · University of Yasuj · Yasuj University of Medical Sciences
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Kurdistan
· Farhangian University of Sanandaj · Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch · Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences · Payam Noor University of Bijar Garrus · University of Kurdistan (external link)
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Lorestan
· Grand Ayatollah Borujerdi University, University of Ayatollah ozma Boroujerdi · Islamic Azad University, Aligudarz Branch · Islamic Azad University, Borujerd Branch · Islamic Azad University, Khorramabad Branch · Lorestan University · Lorestan University of Medical Sciences · Shahid Madani Technical and Vocational College
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Markazi
· AmirKabir University of Technical Works (Amouzesh Ali Fani) · Arak University · Arak University of Medical Sciences · Iran University of Science and Technology (Arak Campus) · Islamic Azad University, Arak Branch · Islamic Azad University, Ashtian Branch · Islamic Azad University, Farahan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Khomein Branch · Islamic Azad University, Saveh Branch · Islamic Azad University, Tafresh Branch · Tafresh University, Tafresh · Tarbiat Moallem University of Arak
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Mazandaran
· farvardin institute of higher education (موسسه آموزش عالی فروردین قائمشهر) · Allame Mohaddes Noori University (دانشگاه علامه محدث نوری) · Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (دانشگاه صنعتی نوشیروانی بابل) · Babol University of Medical Sciences · Behshahr University of Science and Technology · Imam Khomeini University for Naval Sciences · Islamic Azad University, Amol Branch · Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch · Islamic Azad University, Behshahr Branch · Islamic Azad University, Nour Branch (دانشگاه آزاد اسلامي واحد نور) · Islamic Azad University, Sari Branch (دانشگاه آزاد ساری) · Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon Branch · Khazar University (دانشگاه خزر) · Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences · Mazandaran University of Science and Technology (دانشگاه علوم و فنون مازندران) · Maziar University (دانشگاه مازیار – نور) · Shomal University (دانشگاه شمال – آمل) · Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University · Tabarestan University (Tabarestan Higher Education Institution) (دانشگاه طبرستان) · University of Mazandaran (دانشگاه مازندران)
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Qazvin
· Alvand Payam Noor University · Kar higher education institute · Alborz Institute of Higher Education · Imam Khomeini International University · Islamic Azad University, Takestan Branch · Islamic Kar University · Qazvin Islamic Azad University · Qazvin University of Medical Sciences · Raja University, Qazvin · Shahid Babaee Technical Institute · Sohrevardi Institute of Higher Education (موسسه آموزش عالی سهروردی قزوین)k · Alvand Payam Noor University · Takestan Institute of Higher Education, Qazvin
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Qom
· Al-Mustafa International University · Hekmat Private University · [2] Qom Payame Noor University · Computer Research Center of Islamic Sciences, Qom · Fatemieh University of Medical Sciences · Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute · Islamic Azad University, Qom Branch · Mofid University · Shahab Danesh Institute of higher education (موسسه آموزش عالی شهاب دانش) · Taali Institute of Higher Education, Qom (موسسه آموزش عالی تعالی) · University of Religions and Denominations · Qom Boy’s Technical College · University of Qom · Qom University of Medical Sciences · Qom University of Technology · The Research Institute of Hawzeh va Daneshgah
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Semnan
· Damghan University · Eyvanekey University · Garmsar University · Islamic Azad University, Garmsar Branch · Islamic Azad University, Semnan Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shahrood Branch · Semnan University of Medical Sciences · Shahroud University of Medical Sciences · Shahrood University of Technology · University of Semnan
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Sistan And Baluchistan
· Hatef Institute of Higher Education, Zahedan · International University of Chabahar · Islamic Azad University, Iranshahr Branch · Islamic Azad University, Zahedan Branch · University of Chabahar · University of Sistan and Baluchestan · Zabol University · Zabol University of Medical Sciences (دانشگاه علوم پزشکی زابل) · Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
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Tehran
· Enghelab-e Eslami Technical College · Abbaspour University of Technology · Alborz University of Information & Communication of Technology · Allameh Tabatabaii University · Alzahra University · Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) · Art University of Tehran (دانشگاه هنر تهران) · Aviation Industry Training Center – AITC · Bagher Aloloum University · Baqiyatallah Medical Sciences University · Civil Aviation Technology College · Comprehensive University of Technology · Computer College of National Organization of Educational Testing · DPI College (ex IBM college) · Farabi Institute of Virtual Higher Education · Hadith College of Tehran · Higher Education Center for Cultural Heritage · Imam Ali University for Army Officers · Imam Hossein University · Imam Sadeq University (ISU) · International University of Iran · Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics (IPM) · Iran Broadcasting University · Iran College of Tele-communications · Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute · Iran University Science and Culture University · Iran University of Medical Sciences · Iran University of Science and Technology · Iranian Business School · Islamic Azad University, Damavand Branch · Islamic Azad University, Islamshahr · Islamic Azad University, Parand Branch · Islamic Azad University, Roodehen Branch · Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Qods Branch · Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch · Islamic Azad University, Tehran Dental Branch · Islamic Azad University, East Tehran Branch · Islamic Azad University, West Tehran Branch · Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch · Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch · Islamic Azad University, Region one · Islamic Azad University, Shahr-e-Rey Branch · Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch · Islamic Azad University, Varamin Branch · Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch · Jahad Daneshgahi University · Kharazmi University · K.N.Toosi University of Technology · Malek-e-ashtar University of Technology · Medical University for the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army · NAJA University of Police · Nooretouba Virtual University, Tehran · Payame Noor University · Power and Water University of Technology · School of International Relations (SIR) · Shahed University · Shahed University of Medical Sciences · Shahid Beheshti University · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University · Shahid Sattari University of Aeronautical Engineering · Shahid Shamsipour Institute of Technology · Shariaty Technical College · Sharif University of Technology · Sharif University of Technology (International Campus – Kish) · Soore University · Tarbiat Modarres University (Professor Training University) · Tehran College of Environment · Tehran University of Medical Sciences · Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus · University of Economic Sciences · University of Emam Reza Parsian Virtual University, Tehran · University of Ershad Damavand · University of Islamic Sects · University of Science and Culture (دانشگاه علم و فرهنگ) · University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences · University of Tehran · Valiasr Technical University
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Yazd
· Islamic Azad University, Maybod Branch · Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch · Jahad Daneshgahi of Yazd (JDU) · Meybod University · Paknezhad Tarbiat Moslem University of Yazd (دانشگاه تربیت معلم شهید پاکنژاد) · Shahid Sadoughi · Yazd University
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Zanjan
· Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) · Islamic Azad University, Abhar Branch · Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch · Zanjan University · Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
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Universities in Iran Admission Process
The process of college admission in Iran is quite similar to that in other countries. The main steps include:
- Choosing a field of study:The first step is to decide on a field of study and select a college or university that offers that program.
- Taking the National University Entrance Exam:In Iran, the National University Entrance Exam (also known as the Konkur) is the standardized test that is used to determine eligibility for college admission. This test is typically taken in the spring, and covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, science, literature, and English.
- Submitting application materials:After taking the Konkur, applicants must submit their application materials to the college or university of their choice. This typically includes their test scores, educational history, and personal statement.
- Interview and final selection:Finally, some colleges and universities may conduct interviews or other evaluations to determine the final selection of students.
It is worth noting that the process may vary depending on the specific college or university, and there may be different requirements or steps for different programs or fields of study. Additionally, admission to some colleges and universities may be based on factors such as grades, extracurricular activities, or personal essays, in addition to the National University Entrance Exam.
Documents Required
- Certificates and diplomas of your completed degree(s) from an internationally recognised higher education institution.
The certificate/diploma must be officially issued by a representative of the Academic Registrar’s Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official transcripts of records at your university.
- Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree. If you have had courses credited/transferred from previous studies, you must also submit official transcripts for those courses.
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Proof that you meet the specific entry requirements
Official website: Government of Iran Higher Education
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