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Alzahra University

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world rank  5207

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Overview

Established in 1964, the Alzahra University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Urmia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Alzahra University is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) women only Iranian higher education institution. Alzahra University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Alzahra University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Alzahra University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Alzahra University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Alzahra University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Alzahra University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) دانشگاه الزهرا
Acronym
Founded 1964
Motto Educated Woman, Growing Community
Colours Green
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University Location

Address North Sheikh Bahaee St., Deh-e Vanak
Tehran
19938-91176 Tehran
Iran
Alzahra University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Alzahra University Phone Number +98 (21) 8805 8940
Alzahra University Fax Number +98 (21) 8803 5187
Other locations Urmia

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Alzahra University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Alzahra University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Alzahra University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Alzahra University.

Alzahra University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Alzahra University's admission information.

Alzahra University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Women Only.


Alzahra University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Alzahra University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Alzahra University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Alzahra University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Alzahra University has more than 200 international students.

Alzahra University's Admission Office Admission Office

7th floor, Khaarazmi Building, IAC office, Alzahra University, North Sheikh Bahaee St., Deh-e Vanak
Tehran 19938-91176
(21) 8805 8925


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Alzahra University.

Alzahra University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Alzahra University has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Alzahra University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Alzahra University's Control Type Control Type

Alzahra University is a public higher education institution.


Alzahra University's Entity Type Entity Type

Alzahra University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Alzahra University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Alzahra University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Alzahra University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Alzahra University's main facilities:


Alzahra University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Alzahra University's Library

  • Alzahra University library was established in 1343 with a collection of 3000 volumes of books and journals in Persian and English.
  • In 1396, a new central library building with an area of 6890m was opened on 7 floors to accommodate the expanding collection and increasing number of students.
  • The library is organized into different sections, including Farsi Reference, Persian Books, official offices, technical and electronic services, digital archives, information office, blind library, and thesis sections.
  • The library's collection includes books (print and digital), theses (print and digital), visual publications, and audiovisual materials mainly in Persian, Arabic, and English.
  • In 1399, the Special Library of the Blind Books was opened, adding Braille books to the library collection.
  • The library's digital resources, including Latin Books and University theses, are available online through Azarsa Library software via personal profiles. Additionally, the university's digital archive was launched to provide access to academic resources on the World Network.
  • The Central Library serves as an important research infrastructure for professors, researchers, and students.


Alzahra University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Alzahra University housing offerings include:

  • Types of in-campus student accommodations (dormitories).
  • Number of on-campus dormitories: 6


Alzahra University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Alzahra University offers a variety of sport activities and facilities, including:

  • Handball
  • Judo
  • Archery
  • Artistic gymnastics
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Table tennis
  • Squash
  • Taekwondo
  • Tennis

For more information, visit the Alzahra University sport office page: https://sportoffice.alzahra.ac.ir/page-championship/fa/46/form/pId18013



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Alzahra University's main services:


Alzahra University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

  • Alzahra University financial aids include student loans (require to be repayed).
  • Student grants (need based and do not require to be repayed).
  • Student scholarships (merit based and do not require to be repayed).
  • Student allowances (a recurring payment that can help with the student's living expenses).
  • Tuition waivers (exempting some students from paying all or a portion of their tuition fees).
  • Work opportunities (during the academic calendar or during summer vacations).

Alzahra University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Alzahra University provides study abroad opportunities. More information can be found at: https://intl.alzahra.ac.ir/en/INTL-students

Alzahra University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

Alzahra University offers distance learning resources accessible through the link: https://www.alzahra.ac.ir/page-lmscopy/fa/18/form/pId20745.


Alzahra University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Alzahra University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Alzahra University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Alzahra University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Alzahra University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Caucasus University Association
  • Association of Universities of Asia and Pacific (AUAP)
  • Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Alzahra University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

Alzahra University's YouTube channel Alzahra University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Alzahra University's Instagram page Alzahra University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Alzahra University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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