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Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran

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Iran University of Science and Technolog: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran is a public university in Iran with a strong engineering and science focus. It suits students who want undergraduate or postgraduate study in technical subjects, especially engineering-based fields, maths, physics, and foreign languages.

  2. What you can study

    You can study across 13 faculties offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering-based subjects, maths, physics, and foreign languages. The university also has a school of railway engineering, a school of progress engineering, and a school of automotive engineering.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for the current application process, entry requirements, document list, and deadlines. Because admission details can change by programme, confirm whether you need translated academic records, proof of language ability, and any additional faculty-specific requirements before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Tehran will depend on housing, transport, and everyday spending, so budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Tehran, Iran, and the official website is http://www.iust.ac.ir/. Language of instruction is not stated, so confirm that point, along with visa steps, document translation, health insurance, and whether your chosen faculty has extra requirements for students arriving from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Iran has 193 universities, so IUST sits within a large national higher-education system. Its profile is narrower than a general university because it is focused on engineering and science, with 13 faculties plus specialised schools, research centres, and satellite campuses that point to a more technical study environment.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Iran University of Science and Technolog

What type of university is Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran?

It is a public university in Iran.

What subjects can I study there?

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering-based subjects, maths, physics, and foreign languages.

Does it have specialised engineering schools?

Yes. It has schools of railway engineering, progress engineering, and automotive engineering.

How many universities are there in Iran?

There are 193 universities in the country.

Overview

Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a research institution and university of engineering and science in Iran. The university is home to 13 faculties offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of engineering-based subjects as well as maths, physics, and department of foreign languages. In 1995 IUST awarded Iran’s first PhDs in materials, metallurgical and traffic engineering. IUST is the only university in the Middle East which has a school of railway engineering and a school of progress engineering. It is also the only university in Iran which has a school of automotive engineering. There are also 12 research centres, nine centres of excellence and 19 specialised libraries as well as four satellite campuses in other parts of the country. IUST is located on Hengam Street in the Narmak neighborhood in northeast Tehran.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Iran.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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