Shiraz University

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Shiraz University is one of Iran's oldest and most prestigious public institutions, highly regarded for its strong faculties in Engineering, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, and Humanities, with particular academic excellence in Electrical and Civil Engineering. For international students, the university offers support through its International Affairs Office, providing Persian language courses and assistance for cultural integration. While the primary language of instruction is Persian, some graduate programs and specialized courses may be available in English, fostering a diverse learning environment. The university actively promotes cultural exchange and offers a unique experience due to its location in Shiraz, Iran's cultural capital, renowned for its historical sites and poetic heritage.

Background

Shiraz University (Persian: دانشگاه شیراز Dāneshgāh-e-Shirāz, formerly known as Pahlavi University دانشگاه پهلوی Dāneshgāh-e Pahlavi) is a public university located in Shiraz, Fars, Iran, established in 1946. Being one of the oldest and most prestigious modern universities in Iran, Shiraz University is listed among the top three research-oriented schools in the nation according to a ranking of Iranian universities based on scientific output. In the first report of state universities ranking and among almost 70 universities and higher education institutes, Shiraz University is regarded as a tier-one university. Shiraz University has pioneered the establishment of doctoral programs in Iran. Currently and after the separation of medical universities from universities under Ministry of Science, Research and Technology the university has over 20,000 students, with 200 bachelor's degree programs (BA, BSc), 300 master's degree programs (MA, MSc), one professional degree program (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or DVM), and 150 PhD programs.

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