Universities and Research Institutes

Higher education institutions in Iran include public and private universities—(comprehensive, specialized, applied sciences, distance learning, medical,) and public and private research institutions. Universities and research institutes in Iran are open to all eligible Iranians and non-Iranian applicants.  

Within the Governmental apparatus, two main ministries are responsible for directing the science, research and technology. The first and the largest one of the two, is the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT), which is in charge of Basic Science, Human Science, Engineering, Art, Agriculture, and in charge of universities, research centres and all Science and Technology Parks. The second is the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME), which oversees the integration of the delivery of health services and medical education, all medical universities and also the Clinical courses. From 1988, private universities were allowed to operate.

For more information on admission requirements and procedures, please visit the websites of the Universities in Iran  .