University of Tehran

University of Tehran

The University of Tehran (Persian: دانشگاه تهران‎), also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest modern university. It is also one of the most prestigious universities in Middle East. Based on its historical, socio-cultural, and political pedigree, as well as its research and teaching profile, UT has been nicknamed "The mother university of Iran" (Persian: دانشگاه مادر‎) and is the symbol of higher education in Iran. It is always ranked as one of the best universities in Middle East in national and international rankings and one of the best engineering educational programs in the world^[4][5]. It is also the premier knowledge producing institute among all OIC countries.^[6] The university offers 111 bachelor's degree programs, 177 master's degree programs, and 156 Ph.D. programs.^[7] Many of the departments were absorbed into the University of Tehran from the Dar al-Funun established in 1851 and the Tehran School of Political Sciences established in 1899.

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