Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

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Ferdowsi University of Mashhad is one of Iran's oldest and largest public universities, renowned for its strong faculties in Humanities, Engineering, and Agriculture. It is particularly distinguished for its programs in Persian Language and Literature, Islamic Studies, and various engineering disciplines. For international students, the university offers a dedicated International Students Office providing support services, including Persian language courses to aid integration. While the primary language of instruction is Persian, some graduate programs or specific courses may be offered in English. Its location in Mashhad, a significant cultural and religious hub, offers a unique immersive experience alongside academic pursuits.

Background

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM, Persian: دانشگاه فردوسی مشهد, romanized: Daneshgah-e Ferdusi-ye Mashhad) is a public university in Mashhad, the capital city of the Iranian province of Razavi Khorasan. FUM is named after Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsi, who is considered to be the national epic poet of Greater Iran. Having been established in 1949, FUM is the third-oldest modern university in Iran. FUM is among the most prestigious universities in Iran, and was ranked as the 3rd best Iranian university in the 2018 ISC rankings published by the Iranian government. FUM offers 180 bachelors, master's, and Ph.D. programs to 30,000 students. It has 810 faculty members and 2500 staff members. FUM has the highest number of enrollments of foreign students in Iran, especially from neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq.

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