Studying at the University of Isfahan
Introduction
The University of Isfahan is the largest and oldest university in the central region of Iran. It is a public university affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. Its foundation dates back to December 21, 1946, when the Isfahan Higher School of Health was established. The university reached a major milestone in 1958 with the establishment of the Faculty of Literature, as well as the Faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy. Today, the University of Isfahan is recognized as one of the most important and oldest scientific and cultural centers in the country. It is considered one of the leading universities in Iran, classified as a top-level (level one) university, continuing its academic and research activities in various educational fields.
Rankings
- Ranked between 1001 and 1200 among the world’s top universities according to the Times Higher Education Ranking 2025
- Ranked 360th in the world according to the GreenMetric Ranking 2023
- Ranked 701st in the world according to the Round University Ranking (RUR) 2023
Faculties
- Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics
- Faculty of Sports Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics
- Faculty of Physics
- Faculty of Literature and Humanities
- Faculty of Foreign Languages
- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transportation
- Faculty of Biological Sciences and Technologies
- Faculty of Education and Psychology
- Faculty of Computer Engineering
- Faculty of Geography and Planning
- Department of Geology
Research Centers at the University of Isfahan
Research Institutes:
- Economics Research Institute
- Energy Research Institute
- Alaa Research Institute (Endowment and Charity Studies)
- Geographical Sciences Research Institute
- Environment Research Institute
- Management Research Institute
Research Centers:
- Intelligent Systems and Processing Research Center
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology Research Center
- Natural and Bio-Pharmaceutical Products Research Center
- Reliable Communications Technology Research Center
- Process Engineering Research Center
Research Groups:
- Quantum Optics Research Group
- Rasta Research Group
- Manuscript Studies and Text Correction Research Group
Centers of Scientific Excellence:
- Plant Antioxidants Scientific Center
- Banach Algebra Scientific Center
- Urban and Regional Geography and Planning Scientific Center
- Shia Culture and Civilization Studies Scientific Center (Safavid Era)
- Fundamental and Applied Mystical Literature Scientific Center
- Psychology of Spirituality and Happiness Scientific Center
- International Economics Scientific Center
- Environmental Pollutants Scientific Center
- Urban Economics and Planning Scientific Center
Think Tanks:
- Futures Studies Think Tank
Welfare Facilities
In addition to extensive educational and research facilities such as 190 laboratories, a central library, and several study halls, the University of Isfahan offers amenities including conference halls, cafeterias and dining halls, classrooms, computer systems, and various campus sites.
| Maximum Study Duration | Amount Payable for Students from Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen | Amount in Euros | Discipline | Academic Level |
| 9 semesters | 480 | 600 | Humanities | Bachelor’s Degree |
| 560 | 700 | Basic Sciences | ||
| 560 | 700 | Engineering | ||
| 5 semesters | 600 | 700 | Humanities | Master’s Degree |
| 800 | 1000 | Engineering | ||
| 800 | 1000 | Basic Sciences | ||
| 10 semesters | 960 | 1200 | Humanities | Doctorate |
| 1200 | 1500 | Basic Sciences | ||
| 1200 | 1500 | Engineering |
Address:
Iran, Isfahan, Darvazeh Shiraz, Hezarjerib Street, University of Isfahan.
