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Islamic Azad University

The Islamic Azad University (IAU; Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی, Dāneshgāh-e Āzād-e Eslāmi) is a private university system headquartered in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the largest comprehensive systems of universities in the world.[6][7] Besides Iran, the university has international satellite branches in countries such as Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and the United Kingdom.

History

Headquartered in Tehran, Iran, the Islamic Azad University is the world's sixth-largest university. It was approved and ratified by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in 1982, having been founded and established by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.[8][9][10] It has an enrollment of 1 million students.[11][12] Since its inception in 1982, it has grown both physically and academically to become one of the largest higher education institutions globally. Over the years, IAU has promoted 'higher education for all' as its key objective. IAU has two independent and 31 state university branches across Iran, and four branches in other countries: the U.A.E., the United Kingdom, Lebanon and Afghanistan.[13] Over the years, the university has accumulated assets estimated to be worth $20–25 billion.[1][12]

The Islamic Azad University's activities quickly expanded throughout the country, so that today thousands of students are enrolling every year. Not relying on government funding, it receives charitable donations and charges tuition fees.[12]

The certificates issued by this university are recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and Ministry of Health and Medical Education for medical education.[13]

Endowment controversy

Iran's supreme leader declared the financial endowment of Islamic Azad University was "religiously illegitimate and unlawful", prompting a change within the administration of the institution.[14]

Governance

Board of Founders

The board consists of nine people, including Ali Akbar Velayati (Head of Board), Abdollah Jassbi, Ali Akbar Nategh-Nouri, Hassan Khomeini, Mohsen Qomi, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Abdul-Karim Mousavi Ardebili, Hamid Mirzadeh and one vacant position.

Board of trustees

Members include:

Board of directors

The administration of the university is the Rector of the University Board of Trustees and approved the proposal of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and the decision of the President of the board of trustees is appointed for a term of four years. All Islamic Azad University campuses are governed by the Regents of the university.

Presidents

Organization and administration

Central Organization (University System):

Branches and campuses

The Islamic Azad University has two independent[15] and 31 state university branches with 367 campuses in Iran, and four branches overseas, as well as a range of research centers, hospitals, laboratories, workshops, sports facilities, recreational areas and ICT facilities. It now welcomes not only local but also international students. There are 1051 Sama schools affiliated to the university, along with 118 skill and entrepreneurship colleges.[1][16]

These campuses are under the direct control of the board of trustees and the President. Branches are listed below.

Campuses in the City of Tehran

Two-year institutions

Vice Presidency for General Education and Skills Training:

Educational institutions (K-12)

Vice Presidency for General Education and Skills Training:

Overseas branches

The Azad University in Oxford (AUO) at the outskirts of the city of Oxford in the UK, was established in 2004 to support IAU's international collaboration activities. Through its links with the UK universities and research centers, the AUO provides services to the students and staff of IAU as well as other students and organisations around the world.[17]

In 1995, a branch was opened in Dubai.[18]

International offices

The Islamic Azad University has international offices in Russia, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, UAE, Lebanon and Afghanistan.[19]

State universities

IAU has 31 state universities (provincial universities) located throughout the provinces of Iran. Digits in parentheses indicate the number of branches in current province.

Admissions

From the establishment of Islamic Azad University in 1982 to 2013, the admission process of students was through Islamic Azad University's entrance exam which was designed, held, and scored independently by the private university system. Post-2013, its entrance exam was merged with the Public University System. It holds the national entrance exam and some students who get admitted through this process would be exempt from paying any tuitions. However, Islamic Azad University requires tuition which varies by different factors such as program, degree, and location.[20][21]

The university accepts nearly 320,000 students annually (10,000 PhD, 3,000 Professional Doctorate and Medicine, 57,000 Masters, 200,000 Bachelors and 50,000 Associates).

Distribution of students

In the academic year 2021–2022:

Distribution of graduates

In the academic year 2021–2022:

Medical centers

IAU' medical centers include:[1]

(Not included Veterinary Medicine and Clinical and Health Psychology)

There are 825 active beds in 10 hospitals in Iran, and has 1273 approval beds. Each medical center serves as the primary teaching site for that campus's medical school. Some hospitals are listed below:

Main Library

The Islamic Azad University Libraries Affairs is an essential part of the IAU in higher education and research in Iran. It manages various libraries for over 360 branches of Islamic Azad Universities nationwide. These libraries provide valuable services to more than 1.2 million students, faculty, and researchers of these branches, including access to information resources, books, articles, and digital resources. This Section aims to create suitable platforms for easy access to scientific resources and promote the reading culture in the academic community.

IAU Journals

The IAU branches are publishing 508 scientific journals, of which 145 are in the English Language. [2].

Rankings

2023 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
Subject ranking
2022 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
Subject ranking
2021 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
Subject ranking
2020 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]
Subject ranking

2018 Best Global Universities Ranking[23]

Subject ranking

CWUR - The Center for World University Rankings

2021-2022 Ranking:[24]

SciVisions rankings

2017: International rank: 938, National rank: 5, Regional Rank: 24 (SRBIAU)[25]

SCImago rankings

2013: International rank: 87, National rank: 1, Regional Rank: 1[26]

2012: International rank: 231, National rank: 1, Regional Rank: 2[27]

CWTS Leiden Ranking

2014: World rank: 252, Country rank: 11, Regional rank: 194[28]

URAP – University Ranking by Academic Performance

2013: World rank: 161, Country rank: 1, Regional rank: 25[29]

2012: World rank: 226, Country rank: 2, Regional rank: 34[30]

ISC rankings

[31][32][33]

Gallery

See also

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