University of Isfahan
Isfahan, Iran • Founded 1946 • World Rank #2766
Overview
Established in 1946, the University of Isfahan is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Isfahan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).
This institution also has a branch campus in Khansar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, University of Isfahan (UI) is a large-sized coeducational Iranian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion.
University of Isfahan (UI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 78-year-old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Academic Details
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Academic Structures
The colleges, schools, and faculties that house University of Isfahan's degrees are below. Clinical units and teaching hospitals are often part of medical schools, with separate governance arrangements.
Unit 12 items
- Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics
- Faculty of Advanced Sciences and Technologies
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Transportation
- Faculty of Computer Engineering
- Faculty of Education and Psychology
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Foreign Languages
- Faculty of Geographical Sciences and Planning
- Faculty of Literature and Humanities
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Sport Sciences
Programs Offered
University of Isfahan's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Bachelor's Degree
38 programmes
At undergraduate level, University of Isfahan offers 38 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Psychology Psychology
Pure Mathematics Mathematics
Quranic Sciences and Hadith Islamic & Quranic Studies
Railway Engineering and Transportation Planning Transportation Engineering
Social Sciences Social Sciences & Education
Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Counseling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Economics Economics
Education Education & Teaching
Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
English Language and Literature English Language Studies
French and Russian Linguistics & Language Studies
Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geomatics Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
German, Armenian & Chinese Linguistics & Language Studies
History History
Information Technology Engineering Information Systems & Technology
Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry
Islamic Philosophy and Theology Philosophy & Ethics
Knowledge and Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Law Law
Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Management Business & Management
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Motor Behaviour and Sport Management Business & Management
Persian Language and Literature Literature
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Geography Physics & Astronomy
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Plant and Animal Biology Biological Sciences
Political Sciences Politics & International Relations
Accounting Accounting
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Computer Sciences
Arabic Language and Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology Microbiology
Chemical Engineering Chemistry
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Master's Degree
211 programmes
Explore 211 programmes of postgraduate study at University of Isfahan. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
Civil Engineering – Water Resources Management and Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Engineering and Construction Management Civil Engineering & Construction
Environmental Engineering – Solid Waste Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering – Water and Wastewater Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering – Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Geotechnics Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Roads and Transportation Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Transportation Civil Engineering & Construction
Railway Track Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – Geodesy Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – Remote Sensing Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – GIS Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – Photogrammetry Civil Engineering & Construction
Information Technology Engineering – Electronic Commerce Information Systems & Technology
Computer Engineering – Secure Computation Computer Sciences
Computer Engineering – Computer Networks Computer Sciences
Computer Engineering – Computer Systems Architecture Architecture
Computer Engineering – Software Software Engineering
Computer Engineering – Artificial Intelligence and Robotics AI & Machine Learning
Electrical Engineering – Power Systems Energy Engineering
Biomedical Engineering – Biomechanics Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biomedical Engineering – Biomaterials Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biomedical Engineering – Sports Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Biomedical Engineering – Bioelectrics Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Electrical Engineering – Electronic Integrated Circuits Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering – Communication Engineering – System Communication Studies
Electrical Engineering – Control Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering – Digital Electronic Systems Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering – Power Electronics and Electrical Machines Robotics & Automation
Electrical Engineering – Electrical Engineering
Geology – Structural Geology (Tectonics) Earth Sciences & Geology
Chemical Engineering – Process Design Law
Chemical Engineering – Separation Processes Law
Chemical Engineering – Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering – Thermokinetics and Catalyst Chemistry
Chemical Engineering – Energy Engineering Energy Engineering
Chemical Engineering – Processing Law
Industrial Engineering – Future Studies Industrial & Systems Engineering
Industrial Engineering – Logistics and Supply Chain Supply Chain & Logistics
Industrial Engineering – Systems Optimization Industrial & Systems Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering – Energy Conversion Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering – Applied Mechanics Mechanical Engineering
Genetics Biological Sciences
Microbiology – Industrial Microbiology
Microbiology – Microbiology
Microbiology – Industrial (Joint with Seoul University) Microbiology
Microbiology – Environmental Microbiology
Animal Biology – Biosystematics Biological Sciences
Animal Biology – Cellular and Developmental Biology Biological Sciences
Animal Biology – Physiology Biological Sciences
Plant Biology – Physiology Biological Sciences
Plant Biology – Systematics and Ecology Environmental Sciences
Nanobiotechnology Biotechnology
Biotechnology – Microbial Biotechnology Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering – Biotechnology Biotechnology
Physics – Optics and Laser Physics & Astronomy
Physics – Atomic and Molecular Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics – Condensed Matter Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics – Nuclear Physics Physics & Astronomy
Nuclear Engineering – Reactor Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Applied Radiation Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Nuclear Fusion Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Medical Radiological Engineering Medicine
Geology – Economic Geology Economics
Geology – Engineering Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology – Petrology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology – Stratigraphy and Paleontology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology – Sedimentology and Sedimentary Petrology Earth Sciences & Geology
History – History of Islam History
History – History of Ancient Iran History
History – Persian Gulf Studies History
History – History of Islamic Iran History
History of Science, Medicine, and Pharmacology in Islamic World Pharmacy
History of Islamic Culture and Civilization History
Shi'a Studies – History History
Persian Language and Literature Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Writing and Editing Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Resistance Literature Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Folklore Literature Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Persian Language Teaching Literature
Persian Language and Literature (Virtual) (Taught Degree) Literature
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Shi'a Studies – Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Strategic Management of Culture Business & Management
Women Studies – Woman and Family Social Sciences & Education
Women Studies – Woman and Family (Virtual) Social Sciences & Education
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Philosophy of Science Philosophy & Ethics
Interpretation and Quranic Sciences Translation & Interpreting
Quranic and Hadith Sciences Islamic & Quranic Studies
Science and Techniques of Reciting (Qira'at) the Holy Quran Islamic & Quranic Studies
Women's Studies – Women's Rights in Islam – Virtual Gender & Sexuality Studies
Islamic Philosophy and Theology Philosophy & Ethics
Shi'a Studies – Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies
Islamic Theoretical Foundations Teacher's Educating Islamic & Quranic Studies
Quran and Hadith Studies Teacher's Educating Islamic & Quranic Studies
Imamology and Imamat Studies
Hadith Sciences – Islamic Economics Economics
Hadith Sciences – Hadith-based Interpretation of the Quran Translation & Interpreting
Women's Studies – Women's Rights in Islam Gender & Sexuality Studies
Logic of Understanding Religion Religious Studies
Nahj al-Balagha – Individual and Social Moral
General Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Computational Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Teaching Persian to Speakers of other Languages Education & Teaching
Teaching English as a Foreign Language English Language Studies
English Language and Literature English Language Studies
English Translation Translation & Interpreting
Teaching English (Virtual) English Language Studies
Arabic Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
Arabic Literature (Joint with Lebanese University) Linguistics & Language Studies
Teaching Arabic Language Linguistics & Language Studies
Arabic Translation Translation & Interpreting
French Language Teaching Linguistics & Language Studies
French Language and Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
French Translation Translation & Interpreting
World Studies – French Studies Linguistics & Language Studies
Economic Sciences Economics
Economics Sciences – Islamic Economics Economics
Economics Sciences – Urban Economics Economics
Economics Sciences – Energy Economics Economics
Economics and E-Commerce Economics
Economics – Islamic Banking Economics
Economic Development and Planning Economics
Theoretical Economics Economics
Accounting Accounting
Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
International Law International Law
Criminal Law and Criminology Criminal Law & Justice
Private Law Civil & Private Law
Public Law Law
Private Law – Virtual Civil & Private Law
International Relations Politics & International Relations
Political Sciences Politics & International Relations
Entrepreneurship – New Businesses Business Administration
Finance – Financial Engineering and Risk Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Business Administration – Marketing Business Administration
Technology Management –Technology Transfer Business & Management
Public Administration – Change Management Public Administration
Industrial Management –Operations Research Mathematics
Industrial Management –Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Industrial Management –Production and Operations Business & Management
EMBA – Virtual Business & Management
Master of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management – Virtual Supply Chain & Logistics
Master of Business Administration – Financial Management – Virtual Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master of Business Administration – Strategic Management – Virtual Business Administration
Master of Business Administration – Marketing -Virtual Business Administration
Master of Business Administration – Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Virtual) Human Resource Management
Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology of Children and Adolescents Clinical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology Psychology
General Psychology Psychology
Cognitive Sciences – Cognitive Psychology Psychology
Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children Psychology
Knowledge and Information Science – Information Management IT Management
Knowledge and Information Science – University Libraries Management IT Management
Knowledge and Information Science – Information Management (Virtual) IT Management
Knowledge and Information Science – University Libraries Management (Virtual) IT Management
Curriculum Planning Business & Management
History and Philosophy of Education - Islamic Education Philosophy & Ethics
Educational Technology Education & Teaching
Educational Administration Education & Teaching
Counseling – Rehabilitation Counseling Physiotherapy
Counseling – Family Counseling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counseling – School Counseling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counseling – Career Counseling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Geography and Rural Planning - Village Physical Planning Physics & Astronomy
Geography and Rural Planning - Sustainable Rural Development Management Politics & International Relations
Geography and Rural Planning - Rural Economic Development Economics
Geography and Rural Planning - Rural Tourism Tourism & Leisure
Political Geography Geography
Geography and Urban Planning – Urban Land-use Business & Management
Geography and Urban Planning – Housing and Urban Recreation Planning Business & Management
Geography and Urban Planning – Urban Land-use and Property Audits Business & Management
Geography and Urban Planning – Urban Environmental Business & Management
Geomorphology – Theoretical Geography
Climatology – Agriculture Agriculture
Climatology – Synoptic Climatology Earth Sciences & Geology
Medical Geography Geography
Geomorphology Geography
Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises – Corrective Exercises Sport and Exercise Science
Sport Management – Strategic Management in Sport Organizations Business & Management
Sport Biomechanics Mechanical Engineering
Motor behavior – Motor Learning and Control Sport and Exercise Science
Sport Psychology Psychology
Physical Education and Sport Sciences Physics & Astronomy
Exercise Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiology Biological Sciences
Exercise Physiology – Pure Exercise Physiology Biological Sciences
Social and Economic Statistics Economics
Mathematical Statistics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics – Optimization Mathematics
Applied Mathematics – Coding and Cryptography Mathematics
Applied Mathematics – Financial Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics – Numerical Analysis Mathematics
Computer Science-Algorithms and Theory of computation Computer Sciences
Computer Science-soft Computing and Artificial Intelligence AI & Machine Learning
Applied Mathematics-Data Science Data Science & Analytics
Computational and Mathematical Engineering Mathematics
Mathematics and Applications – Analysis Mathematics
Mathematics and Applications – Algebra Mathematics
Mathematics and Applications – Geometry and Topology Mathematics
Chemistry – Polymer Chemistry Materials Science
Chemistry – Organic Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry – Analytical Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry – Physical Chemistry Chemistry
Nanochemistry
Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry
Biochemistry Biochemistry
Cellular and Molecular Biology Molecular Biology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
112 programmes
There are 112 programmes to choose from at University of Isfahan for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – Photogrammetry Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – GIS Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – Remote Sensing Civil Engineering & Construction
Surveying and Geomatic Engineering – Geodesy Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Civil Engineering – Water Resources Management and Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Mechanical Engineering – Mechatronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology Engineering – Information Security Cyber Security
Computer Engineering Computer Sciences
Computer Engineering (Computer Systems Architecture) Architecture
Computer Engineering (Algorithms and Software) Software Engineering
Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) AI & Machine Learning
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Electrical Engineering – Communication Engineering – System Communication Studies
Electrical Engineering – Control Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering – Power Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering – Electronics Robotics & Automation
Mechanical Engineering – Applied Mechanics – Dynamics, Control, and Vibrations Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering – Energy Conversion Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering – Applied Mechanics Mechanical Engineering
Animal Biology – Cellular and Developmental Biology Biological Sciences
Plant Biology – Systematics Biological Sciences
Plant Biology – Physiology Biological Sciences
Nanobiotechnology Biotechnology
Microbial Biotechnology Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering – Biotechnology Biotechnology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics – Optics and Laser Physics & Astronomy
Physics – Atomic and Molecular Physics Physics & Astronomy
Physics – Condensed Matter Physics Physics & Astronomy
Nuclear Engineering – Nuclear Fusion Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Medical Radiation Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Reactor Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Applied Radiation Engineering General Engineering
Nuclear Engineering – Nuclear Fuel Cycle General Engineering
Geology – Tectonics Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology – Economic Geology Economics
Geology – Engineering Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology – Stratigraphy and Paleontology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geology – Petrology Earth Sciences & Geology
History – History of Pre-Islamic Iran History
History – History of Islam History
History – History of Post-Islamic Iran History
History – Local History History
History of Islamic Revolution Ecology & Conservation
History of Shi'ism History
Persian Language and Literature Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Epic Literature Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Mysticism in Literature Literature
Persian Language and Literature – Lyrical Literature Literature
Sociology – Iranian Social Affairs Social & Cultural Studies
Sociology – Economic and Developmental Sociology Economics
Philosophy – Contemporary Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Philosophy – Greek and Medieval Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Logic with Philosophical Approach Philosophy & Ethics
Quranic and Hadith Sciences Islamic & Quranic Studies
Transcendent Wisdom Islamic & Quranic Studies
General Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Teaching English as a Foreign Language English Language Studies
Translation Translation & Interpreting
English Language and Literature English Language Studies
Arabic Language and Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
Economics Sciences – Urban and Regional Economics
Economic Sciences – Resources Economics Economics
Economics Sciences – Public Sector Economics Economics
Economics Sciences –International Economics Economics
Economics Sciences – Monetary Economics Economics
Economic Sciences – Financial Economics Economics
Economic Sciences –Econometrics Economics
Accounting Accounting
Private Law Civil & Private Law
International Relations Politics & International Relations
Political Sciences – Political Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Finance – Financial Engineering Finance, Banking & Insurance
Business Administration –Marketing Management Business Administration
Business Administration –Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
Industrial Management –Operations Research Mathematics
Industrial Management –Production and Operations Business & Management
Psychology Psychology
Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children Psychology
Knowledge and Information Science – Information Retrieval Information Systems & Technology
Higher Education – Curriculum Development in Higher Education Education & Teaching
Higher Education – Administration of Higher Education Education & Teaching
Curriculum Planning Business & Management
Philosophy of Education Philosophy & Ethics
Educational Administration Education & Teaching
Counseling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Geography and Rural Planning Geography
Geography and Urban Planning Business & Management
Climatology Earth Sciences & Geology
Geomorphology Geography
Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises Sport and Exercise Science
Sport Management Business & Management
Motor Behavior Sport and Exercise Science
Exercise Physiology Biological Sciences
Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Applied Mathematics – Operations Research Mathematics
Applied Mathematics – Numerical Analysis Mathematics
Mathematics – Analysis Mathematics
Mathematics – Geometry (Topology) Mathematics
Pure Mathematics – Algebra Mathematics
Chemistry – Polymer Chemistry Materials Science
Chemistry – Organic Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry – Analytical Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry – Physical Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry
Biochemistry Biochemistry
Cellular and Molecular Biology Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics Biological Sciences
Microbiology Microbiology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Isfahan
How to apply to University of Isfahan — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
- 1 Research programmes at University of Isfahan
Use the programme finder to browse University of Isfahan's 361 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at University of Isfahan typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
University of Isfahan processes applications through www.ui.ac.ir. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +98 (313) 793 2039. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Isfahan
Common questions students ask about University of Isfahan — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.
In what year was University of Isfahan established?
University of Isfahan was founded in 1946 (approximately 80 years ago).
Where can I find University of Isfahan?
The institution is located in Isfahan, Iran.
Is University of Isfahan public or private?
University of Isfahan is a public institution.
How many students does University of Isfahan have?
The institution has a student body of 15,000-19,999.
How is University of Isfahan ranked?
It ranks #2766 globally and #15 in Iran.
Is University of Isfahan affiliated with a religion?
University of Isfahan is associated with Islam.
What is University of Isfahan's academic structure?
The institution comprises 12 academic units.
Who recognises University of Isfahan?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran.
Where can I learn more about University of Isfahan?
You can find University of Isfahan online at www.ui.ac.ir.
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Members of Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
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