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Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch

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Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch is a university in Tehran, Iran, and it suits students who want a large mix of undergraduate and graduate study options across several fields. It is a branch of the Islamic Azad University system and is based in the capital, which may suit applicants looking for a broad academic environment in an urban setting.

  2. What you can study

    It offers approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across sciences, engineering, art, architecture, humanities, and social sciences. That gives applicants a wide range of choices if they want a multi-disciplinary university rather than a single-subject school.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and confirm the current entry requirements on the university website. Check the programme-specific requirements, required documents, language expectations, deadlines, and whether your chosen degree has any additional steps before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Tehran will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so you should budget separately for those expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying, especially if you need a programme taught in English or another language. Also check visa requirements, document legalization, entry deadlines, accommodation options, and whether your programme has any extra admission conditions for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Among Iran’s 193 universities, this institution stands out for its scale and breadth of study options. If you want a university with many programme choices in Tehran rather than a smaller specialist institution, it is worth comparing against schools that offer fewer fields but may have a narrower focus.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran

Where is Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch located?

It is located in Tehran, Iran.

What kinds of programmes does it offer?

It offers approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Which subject areas are available?

The subject areas listed are sciences, engineering, art, architecture, humanities, and social sciences.

How many universities are there in Iran in total?

There are 193 universities in the country.

Overview

The Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch is a private research university located in Tehran, Iran. Founded in 1982, Central Tehran is the flagship institution of the universities affiliated with Islamic Azad University system. The university is the oldest, the largest and the top university among all branches of Islamic Azad University academic organization, established in 1982, originally as the Islamic Azad University of Tehran. The university campuses rest on 297,904 m2 (3,206,610 sq ft) of various districts of Tehran. It offers approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines such as sciences, engineering, art, architecture, humanities and social sciences.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Iran.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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