Studying at the University of Mazandaran

Studying at the University of Mazandaran

Mazandaran University

Mazandaran University is the largest higher education institution in Mazandaran Province. In this article, we will introduce the university in more detail.

Introduction

Mazandaran University was originally established in 1970 under the name “The Higher School of Economic and Social Sciences” in cooperation with Harvard University. It began as a non-profit institution in the city of Babolsar, offering programs in Economics, Accounting and Finance, Social Economics, and Labor Law.

The university has over 43 years of academic history. Its foundation was built upon several institutions, including:

• The Higher School of Economic and Social Sciences,
• The School of Agricultural Sciences in Sari,
• The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Gorgan,
• The Technical Teacher Training Center in Nowshahravani, Babol,
• and the Graduate Studies Center in Babolsar.

In 1979, with the approval of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, these centers were merged to officially form Mazandaran University. Since then, the university has seen significant growth both in quantity and quality.

University Ranking

According to the latest Shanghai Subject Ranking in 2023, Mazandaran University ranked between 151st and 200th in the field of Civil Engineering. In addition, in the most recent edition of the Nature Index ranking—which covers the period from December 1, 2021, to November 30—Mazandaran University achieved a score of 5 with a share of 3089. Among 95 Iranian organizations (including universities and research institutes), the university was ranked 10th nationwide.

Mazandaran University’s Approach to Science Diplomacy and the Internationalization of Higher Education

Mazandaran University has long been a pioneer in developing international academic relations. Twenty-five years ago, it played a key role in establishing the Union of State Universities of the Caspian Sea Region. This union was formed with the participation of university presidents from Iran (including the University of Gilan, Mazandaran University, and the University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources of Gorgan), Russia (Astrakhan State Technical University, Dagestan State University, and Kalmyk State University), Kazakhstan (Atyrau State University), and Azerbaijan (Baku State University). Today, the union has grown to include 55 members, comprising universities, science and technology parks, and research institutes. Among the notable achievements of this collaboration in the 2000s were the organization of sports Olympiads, academic seminars, and faculty and student exchange programs. Mazandaran University has also signed numerous joint research agreements with prominent universities in both Europe and Asia. In recent years, aligned with the internationalization strategies of Iran’s Ministry of Science, the university has increasingly welcomed international students—particularly from neighboring countries such as Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, and India—further strengthening its global academic engagement.

Faculties and Research Institutes

Mazandaran University currently consists of 13 faculties:

• Faculty of Chemistry
• Faculty of Basic Sciences
• Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Law and Political Science
• Faculty of Art and Architecture
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies
• Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
• Faculty of Literature and Foreign Languages
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences
• Faculty of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts (located in Nowshahr)

Achievements

According to Mazandaran University’s Public Relations Office, eight of the university’s faculty members have been listed among the world’s top 2% of most-cited researchers, based on data from 1960 to 2023. This ranking is based on the latest findings from a joint project between Elsevier (using the Scopus database) and a team of researchers from Stanford University.

Student Facilities

Mazandaran University offers three student housing complexes, all located near the Caspian Sea. Each dormitory complex is equipped with a range of amenities, including a beachside sports complex, natural grass football field, gym, martial arts hall, auditorium, restaurant, library, computer lab, and free internet access. Other student services at the university include extensive sports facilities, an athletics track, a medical center, and a student counseling center.

Tuition fees

Tuition fee for non-Iranian students without scholarship of University of Mazandaran

The amount of dormitory tuition fee for non-Iranian students of University of Mazandaran

Note: Other welfare expenses (food, insurance, transportation, etc.) will be charged according to the case within the framework of upstream regulations, provided that it is not less than the cost price, after the approval of the management Committee.

Rules and regulations

• Granting a 50% tuition discount to Persian language and literature students.
• Granting a 30% tuition discount to students from Farsi-speaking countries, including Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and women from Afghanistan.
• Granting a tuition discount for non-Iranian students during their studies for the next semester based on the first to third rank on the condition of obtaining the top rank among at least ten students, as described in the following table:

* 20% tuition discount for student who has a family member (including: brother, sister, wife, parents, and children) studying in this university at the same time.

​​​​​​​* 20% tuition discount for PHD students who have completed their two grade level (bachelor’s and master’s) at University of Mazandaran.

*10% tuition discount for students who have completed their previous grade level at University of Mazandaran.

*20% tuition discount for students from African and South American countries.

*If the student withdraws from continuing her studies, the tuition for one academic year must be paid to the university account.

*Only one of the above items can be used at the student’s request.
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University Address

Central Organization of Mazandaran University, Pasdaran Street, Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran.

Majors at Mazandaran University

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