Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, Zanjan Information

The Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), currently known as the University of Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences, is an advanced research centre and graduate-level degree-granting institution in Zanjan, Iran. It was founded in 1991 by Professor Yousef Sobouti, a world renowned scientist and one of the "Unforgettable Faces" in contemporary scientific and cultural Eminents of Iran. IASBS is currently ranked among the best universities in Iran and is a leading research centre. Specifically our scientist and students in the Physics and Mathematics departments are known to be in the top 1% of Iran. The university has been very successful in educating students and among our alumni there are many students and researchers employed at top international universities and entrepreneurs leading ideas both in Iran and abroad. IASBS campus has a unique design and architecture. Our campus is widely credited to be a Green campus with plants and greeneries being part of the campus design, even in classes and buildings. Moreover, IASBS is one of the few universities in Iran benefiting from solar energy solutions. IASBS benefits from a suburban type campus with eye-catching views and our students enjoy a pleasant and safe stay in the campus. IASBS is located in Zanjan, which is one of the major cities in Iran with great facilities and the city itself has great connections to Tehran, the capital of the country.