Studying at Shahid Beheshti University
Introduction
Shahid Beheshti University is one of Iran’s most prestigious universities, founded in 1959 in Tehran. Currently, about 861 faculty members and 18,020 students are active at the university.
Ranking
In the QS World University Rankings 2018, Shahid Beheshti University was listed among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. According to the latest Times Higher Education ranking in 2025, the university is ranked between 801 and 1000 globally.
(Source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/shahid-beheshti-university).
Faculties – Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning
- Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
- Faculty of New Technologies and Aerospace Engineering
- Faculty of Civil, Water, and Environmental Engineering
- Faculty of Mechanical and Energy Engineering
- Faculty of Nuclear Engineering
- Faculty of Energy
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Control and Power)
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunications)
Faculties – Basic Sciences
- Faculty of Biological Sciences and Technology
- Faculty of Physics
- Faculty of Earth Sciences
- Faculty of Chemistry and Petroleum Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
Faculties – Humanities
- Faculty of Literature and Humanities
- Faculty of Theology and Religions
- Faculty of Law
Faculties – Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences
- Faculty of Management and Accounting
- Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology
- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Health
Research Institutes
- Interdisciplinary Studies Research Institute
- Family Research Institute
- Cognitive and Brain Sciences Research Institute
- Environmental Sciences Research Institute
- Medical Sciences and Technologies Research Institute
- Cyberspace Research Institute
- Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Institute
- Laser and Plasma Research Institute
- Fundamental Studies of Science and Technology Research Institute
- Regional Studies Research Institute
- Power Grid Research Institute
Research Centers
- Protein Research Center
- Silk Road Research Center
- Endowment Research Center
- Center for Economic and Political Studies
- Center for Unconventional Water Resources
- Remote Sensing and GIS Studies Center
- Regional Planning and Spatial Studies Center
- Gemology Center
- Oil and Gas Exploration Research Center
- Human Rights, Peace, and Democracy Research Center and Chair
Welfare Facilities
In addition to its extensive educational resources—such as a science and research park, student journals, academic associations, and cultural committees—Shahid Beheshti University offers a wide range of welfare services for students. These include several dormitory complexes, counseling service centers, student clubs, and a student health and medical services department.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for international students commencing in 2020-2021 have been approved as what follows. The fees you see listed will get a 10-20% increase each year for those starting next academic years.
Note: The tuition fees are in the official currency of Iran, Rials (IRR)
| Title | Course Categories | Bachelor of Science (BSc.) | Master of Science (MSc.) | Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
| Tuition per semester (EUR) | Human sciences | 900 | 900 | 1200 |
| Natural Sciences and Engineering | 1000 | 1000 | 1500 |
| Title | Duration | Tuition fee (EUR) |
| Persian Language Center) | 4.5 months | 700 |
Other fees
| Title | Fee per month (EUR) |
| Accommodation (2-bed room) | 100 |
| Accommodation (3-bed room) | 70 |
| Meal plan (meals) | 200 |
| Insurance (annual fee) | 100 |
Notes:
Upon the discretion of the Board of Directors, the SBU’s scholarship which cut up to 20 % off the tuition fees, will be granted for applicants with the following conditions:
- Applicants who are from Islamic or neighboring countries will receive up to 15% discount on their tuition fee.
- Applicants who come from the same family, either by marriage or blood, will receive up to 15% discount on their tuition fee.
- Students of Persian Language and Literature and Iranology will receive up to 20% discount on their tuition fee.
Expenses
The minimum resources needed for living at SBU per year may cost approximately €1,800, depending on your lifestyle including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenditures (excluding tuition fees). This condition is for a single person that is accommodated in SBU`s Campus and you should allow for increases in subsequent years. Your living expenses may be higher if, for instance, you stay at SBU during the vacations.
Address: Iran, Tehran, Chamran Expressway, Darakeh, Zare Beigi, Shahid Beheshti University.