Iran University of Science & Technology

The Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) is one of the first industrial and public universities in Iran, initially established in 1929 during the reign of Reza Shah. Originally a German school founded in Tehran during the Qajar era, it received a monthly subsidy of 1,000 toman from the Iranian government. This school was closed during World War I but reopened in 1921 after the National Consultative Assembly approved an annual grant of 12,000 toman. The Ministry of Education negotiated with the German Embassy to transform the German school into an industrial school, setting a foundation for opportunities to study in Iran for both domestic and international students in Iran.

Before the Islamic Revolution, IUST was a leading institution for training engineers and technologists in various fields such as electrical, mechanical, chemical, and materials engineering. After the revolution, the university adapted to the changes while maintaining its reputation as a prestigious educational center. Today, with over 10,000 students and renowned faculty members, IUST is recognized as one of Iran's top universities, particularly in fields like mechanical and electrical engineering, continuing to attract international students in Iran who seek to study in Iran at a globally respected institution.

In recent years, various universities have begun offering degree programs in the Kish Free Zone. To address the lack of technology-focused initiatives in the region, IUST established an international campus there in 2018. The campus aims to leverage international collaborations and promote entrepreneurship in advanced technologies. Notable projects undertaken by IUST include:

• Designing the Navid and Zafar satellites.
• Developing the National Cyber Defense Shield project.
• Designing jet engine components.
• Creating a Class B national automobile platform.

IUST fosters student capabilities through joint programs with renowned universities and research centers worldwide. These include joint graduate programs, international conferences, faculty and student exchanges, and online courses with foreign universities. IUST collaborates with the following institutions:

• Technical University of Berlin (Germany)
• Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy)
• Deakin University (Australia)
• Kagoshima University (Japan)
• National Metallurgical Academy of Ukraine
• Sudan University of Science and Technology
• University of Turin (Italy)
• Simon Fraser University (Canada)
• Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering (Russia)

Iran University of Science & Technology Admission 

If the required data for the system is completed and the requested documents are clear, applications for the Master's program will be reviewed, and an acceptance letter will be issued within a maximum of one week. For Doctoral program applicants, the review process will take up to seven weeks. The acceptance letter will be sent via the following email. The above process is free of charge and will be conducted without any fees, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to study in Iran, especially international students in Iran seeking higher education opportunities.

Registration Requirements:

• Valid foreign passport (not holding Iranian citizenship)
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 12 (60 out of 100) for Master's applicants
• Minimum Master's GPA of 14 (70 out of 100) for Doctoral applicants

Required Documents:

• Original passport
• Two passport-sized photos
• Iranian mobile SIM card
• Original educational documents translated into English and certified by the Iranian embassy or consulate in the applicant's country.
• Bank card from one of Iran's banks

Master's program applicants who do not hold any certificate of Persian language proficiency but have a satisfactory level of English language proficiency can register for the Master's program by providing a valid English language proficiency certificate. If a sufficient number of such applicants are enrolled, the first-year courses will be conducted in English.

It is worth noting that Doctoral program applicants who lack a Persian language proficiency certificate but possess adequate English language proficiency can also register for the Doctoral program by submitting a valid English language proficiency certificate. For these students, classes and other educational processes will be conducted in English.

However, if the university determines that such students do not meet the minimum required level of English proficiency, they will be required to successfully complete an English language remedial course as a compensatory subject. Furthermore, these students must present a Persian language proficiency certificate (AFA level, introductory) within the first academic year. This requirement ensures that those who choose to study in Iran, including international students in Iran, can integrate effectively into the academic environment.

If needed, the university will assist these students in enrolling in Persian language courses, either in-person or online. Obtaining the Persian language proficiency certificate is a mandatory requirement for graduation. Failure to provide this certificate will prevent the defense of the Master's thesis.

Iran University of Science & Technology Tuition Fees

Tuition fees per semester are €800 for undergraduate, €900 for master's, and €1100 for doctoral programs. For students enrolling in the academic year 2023-2024 and onwards, the tuition fees will be €800 for undergraduate, €1000 for master's, and €1200 for doctoral programs. 

Tuition fees are calculated in Iranian rials based on the exchange rate provided by the Foreign Exchange Market Rate System (https://fxmarketrate.cbi.ir) on the day of payment. Payments must be made through a bank card (POS) and cash payments are not accepted.

Iran University of Science & Technology Ranking

Iran University of Science & Technology is ranked #436 in the QS World University Rankings 2025, between 351-400th in the THE University Rankings 2025, and #789 in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities.