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Shiraz University

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Shiraz University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Shiraz University is a public university in Shiraz, Iran. It suits students who want to study at a long-established national university with a research-oriented profile, especially if they are comparing options in Iran.

  2. What you can study

    Shiraz University is a general public university, but the available information does not list specific subject areas or degree programmes. If you are choosing a course, check the university website for the current programme catalogue and faculty-level offerings.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for entry requirements, document rules, application deadlines, and whether their programme has extra steps such as language testing or document verification. The university does not publish a detailed international admissions process here; confirm the current requirements with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Shiraz will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not given. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, whether your previous qualifications are accepted, and what documents are needed for visa, registration, and any arrival formalities.

  6. How it compares

    Iran has 193 universities, so Shiraz University sits in a crowded higher-education system. Its main differentiator is that it is public, in Shiraz, and described as research-oriented, which may matter more to applicants looking for academic depth than to those focused on a very broad programme list.

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 Shiraz University

What type of university is Shiraz University?

It is a public university.

Where is Shiraz University located?

It is located in Shiraz, Fars, Iran.

What is the university website?

http://www.shirazu.ac.ir/

How many universities are in Iran?

There are 193 universities in the country.

Overview

Shiraz University is a public university located in Shiraz, Fars, Iran, established in 1946. Being one of the oldest and most prestigious modern universities in Iran, Shiraz University is listed among the top three research-oriented schools in the nation according to a ranking of Iranian universities based on scientific output. In the first report of state universities ranking and among almost 70 universities and higher education institutes, Shiraz University is regarded as a tier-one university.

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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