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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

The Islamic Azad University (IAU) (Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی, Dāneshgāh-e Āzād-e Eslāmi), commonly referred to as Azad University is the world's third largest private university system based in Iran. Headquartered in Tehran, Iran, the Islamic Azad University was founded in 1982 and established by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, currently has an enrollment of 1.5 million students, making it the world's third largest. Azad University has over 300 branches across the country and also in other countries. It has branches and universities in U.A.E, United Kingdom, Tanzania, Lebanon and Armenia and has plans to establish more branch campuses in Malaysia, Canada, Afghanistan and Tajikistan in the near future. Islamic Azad University's activities quickly expanded throughout the country, so that today thousands of students are enrolling every year. Not relying on government funding, it receives charitable donations and charges tuition fees. The certificates issued by this university are recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Azad University admits students through the National Wide Entrance Examination held by the National (Iranian) Organization of Educational Testing.

Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is the leading engineering institution in Iran, with a history of excellence since 1929. The university consistently ranks among Iran's top three technical universities. Its 15 schools offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and science, delivered by 450 highly qualified faculty members and supported by state-of-the-art facilities. IUST has five campuses, including an international branch and a science and technology park, that foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Iran and beyond.