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1 History  



1.1  Endowment controversy  







2 Governance  



2.1  Board of Founders  





2.2  Board of trustees  





2.3  Board of directors  





2.4  Presidents  







3 Organization and administration  





4 Branches and campuses  



4.1  Campuses in the City of Tehran  





4.2  Two-year institutions  





4.3  Educational institutions (K-12)  





4.4  Overseas branches  





4.5  International offices  





4.6  State universities  







5 Admissions  



5.1  Distribution of students  





5.2  Distribution of graduates  







6 Medical centers  





7 Main Library  





8 IAU Journals  





9 Rankings  



9.1  U.S. News & World Report rankings  





9.2  CWUR - The Center for World University Rankings  





9.3  SciVisions rankings  





9.4  SCImago rankings  





9.5  CWTS Leiden Ranking  





9.6  URAP  University Ranking by Academic Performance  





9.7  ISC rankings  







10 Gallery  





11 See also  





12 References  





13 External links  














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Islamic Azad University

  • دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی


Dāneshgāh-e Āzād-e Eslāmi
Seal of the Islamic Azad University

Other name

IAU, Azad University
MottoNo official motto

Unofficial mottoes:
اطلب العلم من المهد الى اللحد (Arabic)
ز گهواره تا گور دانش بجوی
آرمان ایرانی برای جهانی شدن
یادگیری و زندگی

(Persian)

Motto in English

No official motto[1]

Unofficial mottoes include:

Seek Knowledge from the Cradle to the Grave
Iranian Aspirations for Globalization
Learn and Live
TypePrivate university system[2]
EstablishedMay 21, 1982; 42 years ago (1982-05-21)[1]
FounderAbdollah Jassbi

Academic affiliations

SCRC
MSRT
MOHME
AUAP
ASAIHL
FUIW
IAU
IAUP
Endowment$10 billion (2023)[1]
Budget$0.7 billion (2023)[1]
ChairmanAli Akbar Velayati
PresidentMohammad Mehdi Tehranchi[3][4][1]
Vice-presidentAli Sorouri-majd

Academic staff

53,789 { 21,273 (Full-time) & 286 (Part-time) + 32,230 (Visiting and Adjunct) } (2023)[1]

Administrative staff

29,117 (2023)[1]
Students1,177,977 (2023)[1]
Undergraduates~916,654[1]
Postgraduates~199,126[1]

Doctoral students

~62,197 (including professional doctorate, medicine and residency)[1]
Location
  • Iran
  • United Kingdom
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Lebanon
  • Afghanistan
  • Campus33 Universities (2 Independent and 31 state university in 367 branches) and 1,051 Sama Schools under direct administration (2023)
    MediaFarhikhteghan Newspaper, Azad News Agency (ANA), Isca News Agency
    Colours   Dark and light blue[5]

    Sporting affiliations

  • Azad University of Tehran Cycling Club
  • Azad University Giant Team
  • Websitewww.iau.ac.ir

    The Islamic Azad University (IAU; Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی, Dāneshgāh-e Āzād-e Eslāmi) is a private university system headquarteredinTehran, Iran. It is one of the largest comprehensive systems of universities in the world.[6][7] Besides Iran, the university has international satellite branches in countries such as Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and the United Kingdom.

    History[edit]

    Headquartered in Tehran, Iran, the Islamic Azad University is the world's sixth-largest university. It was approved and ratified by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in 1982, having been founded and established by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.[8][9][10] It has an enrollment of 1 million students.[11][12] Since its inception in 1982, it has grown both physically and academically to become one of the largest higher education institutions globally. Over the years, IAU has promoted 'higher education for all' as its key objective. IAU has two independent and 31 state university branches across Iran, and four branches in other countries: the U.A.E., the United Kingdom, Lebanon and Afghanistan.[13] Over the years, the university has accumulated assets estimated to be worth $20–25 billion.[1][12]

    The Islamic Azad University's activities quickly expanded throughout the country, so that today thousands of students are enrolling every year. Not relying on government funding, it receives charitable donations and charges tuition fees.[12]

    The certificates issued by this university are recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and Ministry of Health and Medical Education for medical education.[13]

    Endowment controversy[edit]

    Iran's supreme leader declared the financial endowment of Islamic Azad University was "religiously illegitimate and unlawful", prompting a change within the administration of the institution.[14]

    Governance[edit]

    Board of Founders[edit]

    The board consists of nine people, including Ali Akbar Velayati (Head of Board), Abdollah Jassbi, Ali Akbar Nategh-Nouri, Hassan Khomeini, Mohsen Qomi, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Abdul-Karim Mousavi Ardebili, Hamid Mirzadeh and one vacant position.

    Board of trustees[edit]

    Members include:

    Board of directors[edit]

    The administration of the university is the Rector of the University Board of Trustees and approved the proposal of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and the decision of the President of the board of trustees is appointed for a term of four years. All Islamic Azad University campuses are governed by the Regents of the university.

    Presidents[edit]

    President Tenure Alma mater Speciality
    Abdollah Jassbi 1982–2012 United Kingdom Aston University Industrial Engineering and Management
    Farhad Daneshjoo 2012–2013 United Kingdom University of Westminster Civil and Earthquake Engineering
    Hamid Mirzadeh 2013–2017 Australia University of New South Wales Polymer Engineering and Biomaterials
    Ali Mohammad Noorian (acting) 2017–2017 United Kingdom University of Wales Electrical Engineering and Physics
    Farhad Rahbar 2017–2018 Iran University of Tehran Theoretical Economics
    Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi 2018–present Russia Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Applied Physics and Advanced Materials

    Organization and administration[edit]

    Central Organization (University System):

    Branches and campuses[edit]

    The Islamic Azad University has two independent[15] and 31 state university branches with 367 campuses in Iran, and four branches overseas, as well as a range of research centers, hospitals, laboratories, workshops, sports facilities, recreational areas and ICT facilities. It now welcomes not only local but also international students. There are 1051 Sama schools affiliated to the university, along with 118 skill and entrepreneurship colleges.[1][16]

    These campuses are under the direct control of the board of trustees and the President. Branches are listed below.

    Branch Type Founded Enrollment
    Science and Research Independent Comprehensive 1984 ~ 50,000
    Central Tehran Comprehensive, Head of Tehran state universities 1982 ~ 50,000
    Najafabad Independent Comprehensive 1985 ~ 20,000
    South Tehran Comprehensive 1985 ~ 40,000
    North Tehran Comprehensive 1985 ~ 40,000
    Tehran Medical Comprehensive 1985 ~ 25,000
    Karaj Comprehensive 1984 ~ 40,000
    Tabriz Comprehensive 1982 ~ 20,000
    Qazvin Comprehensive 1992 ~ 15,000
    Mashhad Comprehensive 1982 ~ 30,000
    Isfahan Comprehensive 1983 ~ 20,000

    Campuses in the City of Tehran[edit]

    Branch Type Founded Enrollment
    Central Organization University System 1982 N/A
    Science and Research Independent Comprehensive 1984 ~ 50,000
    Central Tehran Comprehensive, Head of Tehran state universities 1982 ~ 50,000
    South Tehran Comprehensive 1985 ~ 40,000
    North Tehran Comprehensive 1985 ~ 40,000
    West Tehran Semi Comprehensive 1994 ~ 20,000
    East Tehran Semi Comprehensive 2001 ~ 10,000
    Medical Tehran Medicine, Dental, Pharmaceutical Science & Biology 1985 ~ 25,000
    Electronic Electronic 2008 ~ 20,000
    Fereshtegan International People with special needs 2019 ~ 1,000
    Farshchian Islamic Iranian Art Islamic Iranian Art 2018 ~ 1,000

    Two-year institutions[edit]

    Vice Presidency for General Education and Skills Training:

    Educational institutions (K-12)[edit]

    Vice Presidency for General Education and Skills Training:

    Overseas branches[edit]

    The Azad University in Oxford (AUO) at the outskirts of the city of Oxford in the UK, was established in 2004 to support IAU's international collaboration activities. Through its links with the UK universities and research centers, the AUO provides services to the students and staff of IAU as well as other students and organisations around the world.[17]

    In 1995, a branch was opened in Dubai.[18]

    International offices[edit]

    The Islamic Azad University has international offices in Russia, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, UAE, Lebanon and Afghanistan.[19]

    State universities[edit]

    IAU has 31 state universities (provincial universities) located throughout the provinces of Iran. Digits in parentheses indicate the number of branches in current province.

  • Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Province (8)
  • Islamic Azad University, East Azerbaijan Province (27)
  • Islamic Azad University, West Azerbaijan Province (10)
  • Islamic Azad University, Mazandaran Province (11)
  • Islamic Azad University, Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari Province (3)
  • Islamic Azad University, Fars Province (30)
  • Islamic Azad University, Gilan Province (12)
  • Islamic Azad University, Golestan Province (10)
  • Islamic Azad University, Hamadan Province (6)
  • Islamic Azad University, Hormozgan Province (12)
  • Islamic Azad University, Ilam Province (5)
  • Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Province (24)
  • Islamic Azad University, Kerman Province (12)
  • Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Province (8)
  • Islamic Azad University, North Khorasan Province (4)
  • Islamic Azad University, Razavi Khorasan Province (14)
  • Islamic Azad University, South Khorasan Province (4)
  • Islamic Azad University, Khuzestan Province (17)
  • Islamic Azad University, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province (3)
  • Islamic Azad University, Kurdistan Province (6)
  • Islamic Azad University, Lorestan Province (6)
  • Islamic Azad University, Markazi Province (15)
  • Islamic Azad University, Mazandaran Province (14)
  • Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Province (4)
  • Islamic Azad University, Qom Province (1)
  • Islamic Azad University, Semnan Province (7)
  • Islamic Azad University, Sistan and Baluchestan Province (7)
  • Islamic Azad University, Tehran Province (24)
  • Islamic Azad University, Yazd Province (10)
  • Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Province (4)
  • Admissions[edit]

    From the establishment of Islamic Azad University in 1982 to 2013, the admission process of students was through Islamic Azad University's entrance exam which was designed, held, and scored independently by the private university system. Post-2013, its entrance exam was merged with the Public University System. It holds the national entrance exam and some students who get admitted through this process would be exempt from paying any tuitions. However, Islamic Azad University requires tuition which varies by different factors such as program, degree, and location.[20][21]

    The university accepts nearly 320,000 students annually (10,000 PhD, 3,000 Professional Doctorate and Medicine, 57,000 Masters, 200,000 Bachelors and 50,000 Associates).

    Distribution of students[edit]

    In the academic year 2021–2022:

    Field of study Percent
    Humanities and Social Sciences 50.11%
    Engineering and Technology 32.32%
    Arts and Architecture 8.72%
    Medical Science and Veterinary Medicine 4.46%
    Basic Sciences 2.97%
    Agriculture and Natural Resources 1.42%
    Total[1] 100%
    Level of study (degree) Percent
    Associate 12.97%
    Bachelor's 64.23%
    Master's 16.52%
    Professional Doctorate 1.67%
    Residency (medicine) 0.01%
    Ph.D. 4.58%
    Total[1] 100%

    Distribution of graduates[edit]

    In the academic year 2021–2022:

    Field of study Percent
    Humanities 50.71%
    Engineering 30.54%
    Arts and Architecture 8.99%
    Basic Sciences 2.47%
    Agriculture and Natural Resources 1.66%
    Medical Sciences 1.33%
    Veterinary 1.01%
    Applied Sciences, Training and General Majors 3.30%
    Total[1] 100%
    Level of study (degree) Percent
    Associate 28.02%
    Bachelor's 56.30%
    Master's 14.87%
    Professional Doctorate 0.44%
    Ph.D. 0.35%
    Total[1] 100%

    Medical centers[edit]

    IAU' medical centers include:[1]

    (Not included Veterinary Medicine and Clinical and Health Psychology)

    There are 825 active beds in 10 hospitals in Iran, and has 1273 approval beds. Each medical center serves as the primary teaching site for that campus's medical school. Some hospitals are listed below:

    Main Library[edit]

    The Islamic Azad University Libraries Affairs is an essential part of the IAU in higher education and research in Iran. It manages various libraries for over 360 branches of Islamic Azad Universities nationwide. These libraries provide valuable services to more than 1.2 million students, faculty, and researchers of these branches, including access to information resources, books, articles, and digital resources. This Section aims to create suitable platforms for easy access to scientific resources and promote the reading culture in the academic community.

    IAU Journals[edit]

    The IAU branches are publishing 508 scientific journals, of which 145 are in the English Language. [2].
    

    Rankings[edit]

    U.S. News & World Report rankings[edit]

    2023 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
    Subject ranking
    2022 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
    Subject ranking
    2021 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
    Subject ranking
    2020 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
    Subject ranking

    2018 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]

    Subject ranking

    CWUR - The Center for World University Rankings[edit]

    2021-2022 Ranking:[24]

    SciVisions rankings[edit]

    2017: International rank: 938, National rank: 5, Regional Rank: 24 (SRBIAU)[25]

    SCImago rankings[edit]

    2013: International rank: 87, National rank: 1, Regional Rank: 1[26]

    2012: International rank: 231, National rank: 1, Regional Rank: 2[27]

    CWTS Leiden Ranking[edit]

    2014: World rank: 252, Country rank: 11, Regional rank: 194[28]

    URAP – University Ranking by Academic Performance[edit]

    2013: World rank: 161, Country rank: 1, Regional rank: 25[29]

    2012: World rank: 226, Country rank: 2, Regional rank: 34[30]

    ISC rankings[edit]

    [31][32][33]

    Top 10 branches of the Islamic Azad University in 2010
    Rank Branch Score
    1 Tabriz 4.27
    2 Mashhad 3.51
    3 Central Tehran 3.06
    4 Karaj 2.61
    5 North Tehran 2.48
    6 Najafabad 1.37
    7 Isfahan (Khorasgan) 1.35
    8 Shahrekord 1.30
    9 Quchan 1.26
    10 Ardabil 1.19
    Top 10 branches of the Islamic Azad University in 2011
    Rank Branch Score
    1 Science and Research 100
    2 Mashhad 23.75
    3 Karaj 18.53
    4 South Tehran 18.21
    5 Isfahan (Khorasgan) 13.5
    6 North Tehran NA
    7 Najafabad NA
    8 Qazvin NA
    9 Central Tehran NA
    10 Yazd NA
    Top 10 branches of the Islamic Azad University in 2012[34]
    Rank Branch Score
    1 Science and Research 100
    2 Karaj 99.85
    3 Mashhad 99.58
    4 Tabriz 99.33
    5 Isfahan (Khorasgan) 98.58
    6 Arak 96.82
    7 North Tehran 95.51
    8 Saveh 95.10
    9 Shahreza 94.58
    10 South Tehran 94.06

    Gallery[edit]

    See also[edit]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "General Catalog 2021-2022". intl.iau.ir. Archived from the original on 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  • ^ "EDUCATION vii. SURVEY OF MODERN EDUCATION – Encyclopaedia Iranica". www.iranicaonline.org. Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
  • ^ "انتصاب سرپرست دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی". 23 April 2017. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  • ^ "IAU General Catalog 2015-2016". Archived from the original on 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  • ^ "Islamic Azad University Logotype usage guidelines" (PDF). Islamic Azad University. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  • ^ "The Largest Universities in the World by Enrollment". WorldAtlas. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  • ^ Staff Writers (2009-11-23). "Top 10 Largest Universities in the World -". collegestats.org. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  • ^ "کنکور سراسری در ایران به محاق می رود؟". BBC News فارسی (in Persian). 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  • ^ "در مورد دانشگاه آزاد در ویکی تابناک بیشتر بخوانید". www.tabnak.ir. Archived from the original on 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  • ^ "Back to the Future in Iran's Election". The National Interest. Archived from the original on 26 April 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  • ^ Encyclopædia Britannica World Almanac, ed. 2004, page 666
  • ^ a b c "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2010-08-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  • ^ a b "Gholamreza Rahimi, Ghader Vazifeh Damirch, "Islamic Azad University Roles in Scientific Development of Iran", Interdisciplinary Journal of Research in Business, Vol. 1, Issue. 9, (pp. 84–91), September–October 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-07-12. Retrieved 2013-09-21.
  • ^ "The battle over Islamic Azad University". Foreign Policy. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  • ^ "دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی نجف‌آباد، واحد جامع مستقل شد/ واحد جامع مستقل تابع استان نیست". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
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  • ^ "At a glance - Islamic azad university U.A.E Branch". iau.ae. Archived from the original on 2016-10-07. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  • ^ "راه اندازی ۱۶ دفتر بین المللی دانشگاه آزاد در خارج از کشور - خبرگزاری مهر | اخبار ایران و جهان | Mehr News Agency". Archived from the original on 2019-04-21. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  • ^ "کنکور سراسری و دانشگاه آزاد باهم ادغام می شوند". Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  • ^ "شهریه رشته ها و تسهیلات دانشجویی". Archived from the original on 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  • ^ "Farhikhtegan Hospital at SRBIAU near completion in near future , Development Vice President announces - Islamic Azad University،Science And Research Branch". Islamic Azad University،Science And Research Branch. Archived from the original on 2018-03-18. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  • ^ a b c d e "U.S. News & World Report Ranking".
  • ^ "CWUR".
  • ^ "SciVisions". www.scivisions.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
  • ^ "SIR Global 2013 - Rank: Output" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  • ^ "SIR Global 2012 - Rank: Output" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  • ^ (CWTS), Centre for Science and Technology Studies. "CWTS Leiden Ranking 2016". leidenranking.com. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
  • ^ "URAP - University Ranking by Academic Performance". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  • ^ "URAP - University Ranking by Academic Performance". Archived from the original on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
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  • ^ "Rank Iran Azad University". ur.isc.gov.ir. Archived from the original on 28 August 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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