IROST Competitors

University of Tehran, an iconic institution of higher education in Iran, traces its origins back seven centuries to its foundation as a houza (traditional religious school). Over time, it evolved from this religious structure into a modern academic institution. About a century ago, the Dar-ol-Fonoon College became the first engineering school in its modern form, marking a significant step in Iran's higher education landscape. The University of Tehran, as it is known today, was officially inaugurated in the winter of 1934. Currently, the University of Tehran offers 976 programs across 500 fields within 39 faculties and 120 departments located on campuses in Tehran, Qom, Karaj, Kish, and Jolfa. The university is supported by a distinguished faculty of over 2,000 tenured members. Approximately 15% of Iran’s Centers of Excellence, as recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, are affiliated with the University of Tehran. UT’s dedication to research is reflected in its more than 40 research centers, 3,500 laboratories, and its leading press, which publishes over 50 peer-reviewed scientific journals. For more details on the University of Tehran’s colleges and faculties, please visit: https://ut.ac.ir/en/page/9786/colleges-faculties-international-campuses

Sharif University of Technology (SUT) is the highest ranked technological university in the Islamic Republic of Iran. SUT has expanded its services and today, it comprises 13 different departments in science and engineering. All departments offer B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. SUT has established several research centers. These centers, while maintaining their own separate identities, co-exist within the university system. This arrangement gives individual researchers the opportunity and flexibility to conduct research while establishing a working relationship between the university and industry. There are also computer, languages and linguistics, Islamic studies, graphics, workshop and physical education centers on campus, as well as a large central library. SUT is a member of the International Association of Universities (IAU), the International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Asian University Presidents Forum (AUPF), Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), and the Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). Sharif University of Technology has earned a respected reputation and rank among institutes of higher learning in the Middle East. It strives to continue improving its standards.

TUMS is the symbol of excellence in medical higher education in Iran. It is the country's top research university, with an annual government grant of One Hundred Million Dollars. Each year about 2,000 students join different Schools of TUMS. They are selected by passing a highly competitive National Entrance Exam. TUMS has 12 schools, 26 hospitals, and more than 100 research centers. TUMS is the only internationally accredited university in the country. TUMS offers domestic and international students undergraduate and graduate levels of study in a variety of disciplines. International students who are interested in studying at TUMS can find more information on: www.gsia.tums.ac.ir