Yazd University

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Yazd University, a leading public institution in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Yazd, is highly regarded for its robust programs in Engineering, Architecture (with a special focus on traditional Iranian architecture), and Desert Studies, leveraging its unique regional context. For international students, the university actively fosters cultural integration, offering dedicated Persian language courses and support through its Office of International Affairs. While the primary language of instruction is Persian, some graduate-level programs and research opportunities may be available in English, particularly for international candidates. Students benefit from a rich cultural experience in a city famous for its ancient windcatchers and unique desert architecture, making it a distinctive choice for those interested in heritage and engineering.

Background

Yazd University (YU, Persian: دانشگاه یزد, Daneshgah-e Yazd) is a public research university in Yazd, Iran. It is a major state-funded research center in central Iran and the academic center of Yazd province and was the first comprehensive institute of higher education established after the 1979 Islamic revolution. It is also the principal heir to the former University College Yazd (Persian: دانشسرای عالی یزد). Yazd University is considered to be among the top 10 comprehensive universities in Iran and it is among 200 best world's young universities. The university was founded in 1989 by a merger of several older institutions and grew rapidly over the years. Its main campus is located in Safaeeyeh. There are four other campuses and two autonomous schools, all located within or in the vicinity of the city of Yazd. Yazd University offers BSc, MSc and PhD degrees in more than 40 fields through its 29 departments and is home to more than 14,000 students.

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