Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

country rank	2
world rank	595

University Overview

Established in 1949, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Mashhad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Razavi Khorasan. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 69 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Iranian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Name	دانشگاه فردوسى مشهد
Acronym	FUM
Founded	1949
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University Location

Address	Azadi Square, University Paradise Mashhad (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 91779-48974 Razavi Khorasan Iran
T	+98 (511) 842 7070
F	+98 (511) 840 3461

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	Not reported	Not reported
International students Int'l student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Ferdowsi University of Mashhad's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission Rate	30-40%
Admission Office	Azadi Square, University Paradise Mashhad 91779-48974 +98 (51) 3880 2700

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Ferdowsi University of Mashhad's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	800-899
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Not reported
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran

Year of first Accreditation
1957

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
International Association of Universities (IAU)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 14 November 2018

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