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Qom University is a public institution situated in the historically and religiously significant city of Qom, Iran, established in 1980. It is best known for its robust academic programs in Law, Islamic Studies, Persian Language and Literature, and Theology, deeply reflecting the cultural and spiritual essence of its location. The university actively welcomes international students, providing an immersive experience, though the primary language of instruction is Persian (Farsi). While specific dedicated international schools or extensive English-taught programs might be limited, the university offers support for international admissions and cultural integration. Its most distinctive characteristic is its unique role as a modern academic center within a city that is a global hub for Shia Islamic scholarship, offering a profound blend of contemporary education and traditional religious learning.
Background
The University of Qom (Persian: دانشگاه قم) is an Iranian public university in Qom. After an endorsement by the Council of the Islamic Revolution and under the supervision of the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom, the university was founded in 1980 (1358 SH) as the High Educational and Legal School of the Seminarians of Qom by Mohammad Beheshti, Mohammad Javad Bahonar and Mehdi Ghazi Khorramabadi. It is an academic center in the field of legal studies. In 1985 (1364 SH), after confirmation by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, the school also admitted high-school graduates. It received its current name in 1997 (1376 SH). The university covers 140 hectares (350 acres) and consists of six faculties, seven research and technology centers, 10 research groups, 33 academic departments, and 164 academic fields. It has about 10,000 students in bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. programs) and 282 academic-staff members: 12 full professors, 90 associate professors, 160 assistant professors, and 20 instructors. Most university activities are in the fields of civil engineering, IT and computer engineering, industrial engineering...
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