Studying at Gorgan University of Natural Resources
Introduction
Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is the oldest specialized agricultural university in Iran and the first institution of higher education in northern Iran. It began its activities in 1957 with 28 students under the name “Higher School of Forestry and Range Management of Gorgan.” As a scientific, cultural, and historical heritage of Golestan Province, the university maintains a strong and ever-deepening connection with its community. Today, in line with the transformation from a teaching-based university to a third-generation university, its primary focus has shifted toward solving societal challenges. Major initiatives include the establishment of a specialized mother clinic, the development of knowledge-based companies, a technology incubator, a student business park, a skills training and employment office, expansion of research infrastructure, a nature education center, support for entrepreneurship, national and regional mega-projects, and the creation of several educational, research, and innovation complexes in fields such as food industries, furniture and wood-based composites.
Currently, the university hosts over 3,000 students across 112 academic programs, including 18 undergraduate, 58 master’s, and 36 doctoral programs, offered in 9 faculties and 27 academic departments. Its two campuses (Central and New Campus), 95 specialized laboratories and workshops, 12 academic journals, 100 hectares of educational and research rangeland, 35 hectares of experimental farmland, and 3,000 hectares of forest provide a comprehensive environment for theoretical, practical, and technological education.
Ranking
Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is one of the specialized universities in northern Iran. To date, it has published 9,411 national articles and 2,497 international articles. Among public universities in Iran, it holds rank 39, and among all universities in the country, it is ranked 60.
According to the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/gorgan-university-agricultural-sciences-and-natural-resources), the university is placed in the 601–800 global ranking band.
Faculties
- Faculty of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Forest Sciences
- Faculty of Food Science and Technology
- Faculty of Plant Production
- Faculty of Agricultural Management
- Faculty of Rangeland and Watershed Management
- Faculty of Wood and Paper Engineering
- Faculty of Animal Sciences
- Faculty of Water and Soil Engineering
Affiliated Centers
- Technology Incubator Center
- Entrepreneurship Center
- Specialized Agricultural and Natural Resources Clinic
- Innovation Complex
Student Welfare
Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources admits students from across the country and provides dormitory accommodation for non-local students.
Tuition Fees
Educational and welfare tuition for an academic semester of international students.
| No | Degree | Tuition Fee (€) |
| 1 | Bachelor | 400 |
| 2 | Master | 600 |
| 3 | Ph.D. | 900 |
- Based on the approval of the Board of Trustees, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources can charge the tuition fees of foreign students in the form of Rial equivalent based on the highest exchange rate (ETS) approved by the central bank in the last week leading to the time of registration.
- Tuition for welfare services including accommodation and food is based on Iranian students.
Address
Iran, Gorgan, Shahid Beheshti Street, Central Administration of the University.
