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Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, established in 1985, is a significant private institution within Iran's extensive Islamic Azad University system, well-regarded for its strong academic programs across engineering, agriculture, and humanities. It is particularly known for robust offerings in Civil, Electrical, and Computer Engineering, alongside notable contributions to agricultural sciences. For international students, the university, as part of the larger IAU network, typically provides support through dedicated international student offices, assisting with visa processes, accommodation, and cultural integration. While the primary language of instruction is Persian, some postgraduate research and courses may incorporate English, and Persian language training is often available. Its distinctive characteristic lies in being one of the largest and most comprehensive branches of the Islamic Azad University system, offering a wide array of disciplines.
Background
The Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch (IAUN) (Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد نجفآباد), also known as the University of Najafabad or Azad University of Najafabad, is an independent comprehensive branch of the Islamic Azad University system, located in Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran. IAUN was established in January, 1985 with the aim of training professionals needed for high scientific positions. This university has 29 years of service educating 26,000 university students in 250 different majors in Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. programs. It has been able to train 73,793 graduates including 1,340 Ph.D. and 6,500 M.A. graduates. The total number of the full-time, part-time and adjunct professors in this university is above 1,500. It is now one of the most prominent centers in Isfahan Province, and with its management in a 20-year strategic framework in different research, scientific, cultural and educational fields, it has gained domestic and foreign recognition, including the Gold Medal of Quality Management in the Century based on the QC100 standard from the BID International Institute in Madrid, Spain in 2013 with 118 countries voting...
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