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.
The Imam Sadiq University is an Iranian university in Tehran, Dedicated to the ُShia's sixth Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.), is currently headed by Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani. Established in 1982, the goal of the university is to bridge the gap between the Islamic seminary and traditional academia. The university offers PhD degrees in various fields such as political science, economics, Islamic jurisprudence, law (private law , public law, criminal law) and communications. It currently has 8 colleges in operation.