RAHYAR Educational Complex 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.

Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) is one of Iran’s leading comprehensive public universities, advancing education, research, and innovation across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Founded in 1959 as the National University of Iran, SBU has evolved into a dynamic academic and research community with a strong tradition of academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. Located in Tehran, SBU offers more than 500 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. The university brings together 19 faculties, 10 research institutes, 9 research centers, and 3 campuses, providing a vibrant environment for education, research, innovation, and collaboration. With more than 18,500 students, 950 faculty members, and 150,000 alumni, SBU is a diverse academic community committed to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and addressing emerging scientific and societal challenges. Renamed in 1982 in honor of Dr. Mohammad Beheshti, the university continues to expand its academic and research activities and strengthen its engagement with academic and scientific communities in Iran and around the world. Through education, research, innovation, and collaboration, Shahid Beheshti University contributes to the advancement of science and knowledge and to sustainable development at national and global levels.