Studying at Ahlul Bayt International University

Studying at Ahlul Bayt International University

Ahlul Bayt International University

Ahlul Bayt International University was established in 2004 as a limited university center with the mission to promote science and address the scientific, research, and professional needs of its students and researchers, as well as to contribute to the understanding of world culture and civilization. It was elevated to the status of a comprehensive university in 2011 and commenced its activities accordingly. The university is History

Ahlul Bayt International University was established in 2004 as a limited university center with the mission to promote science and address the scientific, research, and professional needs of its students and researchers, as well as to contribute to the understanding of world culture and civilization. It was elevated to the status of a comprehensive university in 2011 and commenced its activities accordingly. The university is located in a pleasant environment in Tehran, the capital of Iran, With faculty members specializing in various academic disciplines, it has hosted students from many different nationalities and accepts applicants from around the world. The university is a member of the International Association of Universities affiliated with UNESCO. In addition to its educational mission, it annually hosts professors and researchers in Oriental Studies from around the world, providing opportunities for academic study and collaboration.

Faculties and Centers

Faculty of Technology and Engineering

• Department of Architectural Engineering
• Department of computer Engineering
• Department of Mechatronic Engineering
• Department of civil Engineering

Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Department of Social Communication
• Department of Anthropology
• Department of Women’s Studies

Faculty of Law and Political Science

• Department of Private Law
• Department of Criminal Law and Criminology
• Department of International Relations

Faculty of Islamic Studies

• Department of Islamic History
• Department of Islamic Culture and Civilization History
• Department of Philosophy and Islamic Theology
• Department of Religions and Comparative Mysticism

Faculty of Economics and Management

• Department of Economics
• Department of Business Management

Faculty of Literature

• Department of Persian literature

Departments

• Department of Language
• Department of Women’s Studies and Research

Institutes

•  Yas International Innovation Center

Academic Programs and Fields of Study

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs

Dormitory

• The university has two sets of dormitories with the capacity of 600 people in northern and southern Tehran. Both are close to the university and there is no need for transportation.
• Dormitory equipment on each floor: kitchen, showers and bathrooms (shared by the students of that floor), and water purifiers.
• Room equipment: beds, carpet, shoe holders, air conditioning and heating.
• students can borrow vacuum cleaners from the superintendent of the dormitory.
• Equipment outside the dormitory: sporting equipment, match field, shops specific to students, security stations.
• dormitory does not have married student housing and 3 or5 students live in each room.

Insurance

All students are covered by insurance. 60 percent of the cost is paid by the insurer and 40 percent by the student. Students may make use of their insurance by accessing hospitals in contract with their insurer.

Tuition

The tuition for studying at the university is received in Dollar. According to the board of trustees of the university, the tuition for international students is as follows:

• The dormitory of the university does not provide married student housing.
• Obtaining and paying for all breakfast meals, as well as lunch and dinner on Thursdays and Fridays is on the students.
• All international applicants (regardless of the method of enrollment) must pay 100 USD at the time of registration as cost of evaluation. This amount is non-refundable and in case it is not deposited, the student Visa of these applicants will not be issued.

Scholarship

According to the bylaws of the admission and enrollment council of the university, Ahlul Bayt International University allocates a specific number of scholarships to students. The request for scholarship by students will be assessed in the admission and enrollment council, and in case it is accepted by the university, it will be relayed to the student.

Note: The flight tickets, cost of textbooks and application fee for the visa is on the student. ABU doesn’t pay any allowance.

Why Ahlul Bayt International University?

• An academic environment set in a relaxing space within the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• Cultural and national variety amongst students.
• The only university in I.R of Iran where 90 percent of the students is international students.
• The first university in Iran with its own innovation center with the goal of linking science and commerce.
• 90 percent of international students can get scholarships.
• Students can receive their education in English in the courses approved by the university.

Address

• Tehran, Persian Gulf freeway, next to Tehran-Qom toll stations.
• Subway access: get on subway line 1 towards Kahrizak and step off at Holy Shrine station.
• There is a 15-minute walk from the Holy Shrine subway station until the university.
• Entering the university premises with a vehicle requires prior permissions from the security of the university.