Appendix B lists the universities, university complexes and higher education centers and shows the previous names and institutions consolidated into these. However, this listing is not complete and some universities and institutions are not included. In this appendix higher education institutions are divided into three groups : Universities, university complexes and higher education centers and colleges. While this division, to some extent, reflects the relative status of these institutions, it should not be seen as an attempt to rank the institutions of higher education.

Universities :

Al-Zahra University : Tehran, 1964 (Public-MCHE)

First established as a private institution under the title of Iran's Girls' College and renamed to Farah Pahlavi University in 1975. In 1981 it assumed a public status and its present name : Four faculties which offer associate diploma and bachelors degrees in 20 fields of study.

Amir Kabir University of Technology : Tehran, 1958 (Public-MCHE)

First established as an industrial college. In 1965 it was renamed the Tehran Polytechnic. Its present name dates back to 1983 : 12 faculties which offer bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees in 50 fields of study. The Shipbuilding College of Bandar Abbass and Research Center at Tafresh are affiliated institutions which offer bachelors and masters degrees.

Allameh Tabatabaei University : Tehran, 1984 (Public-MCHE)

In 1984, the Literature and Humanities University Complex and the Commerce and Administration University Complex were amalgamated to form this university. These two complexes had been formed as a result of amalgamation of a number of colleges of advanced education in 1979. The colleges which formed these complexes and now constitute this university are as follows :

Literature and Humanities University Complex : College of Social Services (1958), College of Social Communication (1966), College of Pars (1967), College of Damavand (1969), College of Translation (1969), Research Center for Iranian Culture (1970), College of Political and Social Sciences (1971), Teacher Training College (1973), and College of Shemiran (1973). University Complex of Commerce and Business Administration : Tehran College of Commerce (1958), College of Banking (1964), Tehran College of Insurance (1970), College of Iran Zamin (1969), Industrial Management Institute (1970), College of Tourism and Information (1972), Center for Public Management (1972), Iran Center for Management Studies (1971), College of Airpost Training (1974), Advanced School of Accounting and Finance, National Iranian Oil Company (1957), International College of Administrative and Commercial Services (1976).

Five faculties which offer bachelors and masters degree in 25 fields of study.

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences : Ahvaz, 1988 (Public-MCHE)

Previously the Faculty of Medicine of Shahid Chamran University (Ahvaz), now independent.

Boo-Ali Sina University : Hamadan, 1974 (Public-MCHE)

Formerly Hamadan University. Hamadan College of Agriculture was amalgamated with this university in 1978 : four faculties which offer associate diploma and bachelors degrees in 13 fields of study.

Baakhtaran University of Medical Sciences : Baakhtaran, 1986 (Public-MHME)

Previously the Faculty of Medicine of Raazi University, now independent.

Boo-Ali Sina University of Medical Sciences : Hamadan, 1984 (Public-MHME)

Previously the Faculty of Medicine of Boo-Ali Sina University (Hamadan), now independent.

Defence Sciences and Technology University : Isfahan, 1986 (Public-Organization of Defence Industries) A new university : bachelors degree in five fields of study.

Isfahan University : Isfahan, 1949 (Public-MCHE)

Six faculties which offer bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees in 28 fields of study.

Imaam Hossein University : Tehran, 1986 (Public-Ministry of Pasdaran Militia and MCHE)

First established as the Imaam Hossein Education Center. Assumed university status in 1988. It is open to members of Pasdaran Militia. For non-members the maximum age of admission is 23. It has four faculties which offer associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in 28 fields of study.

Imaam Saadegh University : Tehran, 1981 (Private)

It offers a six-year combination program which leads to a master degree in five fields of study. These five fields of study are, 1) Islamic studies and communications, Islamic studies and economics, Islamic studies and political science, Islamic studies and law, and finally islamic studies and management.

Isfahan University of Technology : Isfahan, 1976 (Public-MCHE)

Originally established as a campus of Arya-Mehr University of Technology (now Sharif University of Technology, Tehran) and renamed in 1983. In 1980 the Isfahan College of Work and Vocation was amalgamated with this university : 10 faculties and one affiliated college which offer associate diplomas, bachelors, and masters degree in 26 fields of study.

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences : Isfahan, 1986 (Public-MHME)

Previously Faculty of Medicine of Isfahan University.

Ferdowsi University : Mashhad, 1949 (Public-MCHE)

First founded as Raazi University. In 1958 renamed to Mashhad University and in 1974 to Ferdowsi University: seven faculties which offer associate diplomas, bachelors and masters degrees in 63 fields of study.

Gilan University : Rasht, 1974 (Public-MCHE)

Founded following an agreement between Iranian and West German governments. The agreement was repealed in 1979 and the University began independent operation. n 1983, Rasht College of Commerce and Gilan College of Management were amalgamated with this university: five faculties which offer bachelors and masters degrees in 19 fields of study : two affiliated colleges which offer associate diplomas only.

International Islamic University of Iran : Ghazvin, 1983 (Public-MCHE)

This university is still in the process of formation. It offers associate diplomas, bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees in Islamic studies only.

Iran University of Science and Technology : Tehran (Naarmak), 1930 (Public-MCHE)

First founded in 1930 under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Commerce, Vocation and Art. In 1954 it came under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industries and Mines, and in 1960 the Ministry of Education assumed the responsibility. In 1971 was renamed as the College of Science and Technology, and assumed its present name in 1980 : nine faculties and an affiliated college, which offer associate diplomas, bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees.

Khaajeh Nasir-e Toosi University of Technology : Tehran, 1979 (Public-MCHE)

First founded as Engineering and Technical Group, following amalgamation of eight colleges in 1985 it was renamed Technical and Engineering University and in 1988 assumed its present name. The eight colleges which formed this university were as follows : College of Communications (1976), College of Cartography (1964), Water Institute of Tehran (1969), Technicon Institute of Tehran (1973), Technical College (1976), College of Construction (1972), University of Work and Vocation (1975), University of Technical Sciences (1977): four faculties which offer associate diplomas, bachelors, and masters degrees in 14 fields of study.

Maazandaran University : Baabolsar, 1977 (Public-MCHE)

First established as Reza Shah Kabir University. It offered only Ph.D. degrees in anthropology and Chemistry. In 1983, it was renamed and four colleges were amalgamated with this university: College of Agriculture, Saari (1972), College of Economic and Social Sciences, Baabolsar (1970), College of Forestry, Gorgan (1974), Technical College, Baabol (1974) : five faculties which offer bachelors and masters degrees in 19 fields of study and an affiliated college which offers associate diplomas only.

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences : Mashhad, 1986 (Public-MHME)

Previously, Faculty of Medicine of Mashhad University.

Payaam-e Noor University : Tehran, 1987 (Public-MCHE)

In 1980-81, the two universities providing distance education in Iran, Aburayhan Biruni and Azd were amalgamated with Literature and Humanities University Complex. After the formation of Allameh Tabatabaei University in 1984, and the amalgamation of Literature and Humanities University Complex with this University, Payaam-e Noor University was established in 1987 providing distance education only. It began admitting students in 1988. Its central campus is located in Tehran, and it has 29 campuses throughout Iran. It offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in 10 fields of study.

Police University : Tehran, 1953 (Public-MCHE)

It assumed its university status in 1979: bachelors degree of three-and-a-half years duration.

Raazi University : Baakhtaran, 1972 (Public-MCHE)

Three faculties which offer bachelors degrees in 10 fields of study. Two affiliated colleges offering associate diplomas only.

Sahand University of Technology : Tabriz, 1987 (Public-MCHE)

Sistan and Baluchistan University : Zahedan, 1975 (Public-MCHE)

Four faculties which offer bachelors degrees in 11 fields of study, and one affiliated college offers associate diplomas only.

Shahid Baa-Honar University : Kerman, 1975 (Public-MCHE)

First established as University of Kerman and renamed in 1983. College of Commerce and Business Administration, Kerman, was amalgamated with this university : six faculties which offer associate diplomas, bachelors and masters degrees in 26 fields of study, and an affiliated college which offers associate diplomas only.

Shahid Beheshti University : Tehran, 1960 (Public-MCHE)

First founded as National (MELLI) University of Iran which remained private institution until 1979. It was renamed in 1983 : 12 faculties which offer associate diplomas, bachelors and masters in 49 fields of study.

Shiraz University : Shiraz, 1949 (Public-MCHE)

12 faculties, 6 affiliated colleges and 4 research centers : it offers associate diplomas, bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degrees in 48 fields of study.

Sharif University of Technology : Tehran, 1965 (Public-MCHE)

First founded as Arya Mehr University of Technology and renamed in 1983 : 10 faculties and offers associate diplomas, bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degrees in 38 fields of study.

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences : Tehran, 1983 (Public-MHME)

Previously Faculty of Medicine of Shahid Beheshti University.

Shahid Chamran University : Ahvaz, 1955 (Public-MCHE)

First established as Jondi Shahpur University, renamed in 1983 : 10 faculties, two colleges and five affiliated research centers which offer associate diplomas, bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees in 53 fields of study.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences : Shiraz, 1984 (Public-MHME)

Previously Faculty of Medicine of Shiraz University

Tabriz University : Tabriz, 1947 (Public-MCHE)

In 1977 it was renamed Azaraabaadegan University then Tabriz University again after the revolution : six faculties offering bachelors and masters degrees in 43 fields of study. There are also three affiliated colleges offering associate diplomas in animal husbandry and agriculture.

Tarbiat Moalem University (Teacher Training University for secondary school teachers) Tehran, 1919 (Public-MCHE)

First established as a teacher training center, 1933, it offered tertiary degrees. When it was named as Advanced Training Institution for Teachers Training. In 1975 it assumed university status, and in 1980 a number of colleges were amalgamated with this university, including Arak College, Kaashan College, Pars College, Karaj College (Mathematics branch only) and College of Physical Education. Some of these colleges were later amalgamated with other institutions : five faculties and six provincial affiliated colleges, offering bachelors, masters and Ph.D. degrees in 35 fields of study.

Tarbiat Modaress University (Teachers Training, tertiary-level teachers only) : Tehran, 1982 (Public-MCHE)

First established as a college and renamed as a university in 1986: six faculties which offer masters degrees in 73 fields and Ph.D. degrees in 25 fields of study.

Tehran University : Tehran, 1934 (Public-MCHE)

14 faculties which offer associate diplomas, bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. degrees in 204 fields of study. It also has a number of affiliated education, teaching and research centers.

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences : Tabriz, 1984 (Public-MHME)

Previously Faculty of Medicine of Tabriz University.

Uroomieh University : Uroomieh, West Azarbaijan, 1965 (Public-MCHE)

First established as a college of agriculture and animal husbandry. Until 1977 it was known as Rezaieh University : four faculties offering associate diplomas, bachelors and doctorate (veterinary medicine) in 16 fields of study.

Uroomieh University of Medical Sciences : Uroomieh, 1983 (Public-MHME)

Formerly Faculty of Medicine of Uroomieh University.

Yazd University : Yazd, 1987 (Public-MCHE)

A new University, offering bachelors degrees in the field of Civil Engineering.

Complexes and Higher Education Centers :

Art University Complex : Tehran, 1980 (Public-MCHE)

Established following the amalgamation of the following six colleges : College of Decorative Art (1964), College of Dramatic Arts (1964), Advanced School of Music (1960), National Music Art Center (1956), Farabi University (1975), Pardis College, Isfahan (a branch of Farabi University) : Consists of six divisions and an affiliated college in Isfahan. It offers bachelors degrees in 14 fields of study.

Higher Education Complex of Birjand : Birjand, 1975 (Public-MCHE)

First established as College of Shokatieh, renamed in 1976 : offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in 10 fields of study.

Higher Education Complex of Zanjan : Zanjan, 1974 (Public-MCHE)

First established as Zanjan Agricultural College, renamed in 1977 : offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in three fields of study.

Higher Education Complex of Deh-khoda : Ghazvin, 1975 (Public-MCHE)

Established following the amalgamation of the College of Economic and Social Sciences and College of Ghazali under the title of Ghazvin Higher Education Complex. Until 1978 it was affiliated with Tehran University. In 1979 it became independent and assumed its present name: two divisions and offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in five fields of study.

Higher Education Complex of Shahrood : Shahrood, 1974 (Public-MCHE)

First established as Shahrood College of Mining, offering associate diplomas only. In 1987 it assumed its present name when it began to offer bachelors degrees. It offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in six fields of study.

Higher Education Center of Lorestan : Khoram-aabad, 1979 (Public-MCHE)

First established as part of the University of Shahid Chamran, became independent in 1983. It offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in six fields of study.

Higher Education Center of Economic and Financial Services : Tehran, 1988 (Public-Ministry of Economics and Financial Affairs)

A new institution. It offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in six fields of study.

Higher Education Center for Ideological-Political Training : Qom, 1987 (Public-Pasdaran Militia)

A new institution. It offers bachelors degrees.

Higher Education Center for Accounting : Tehran, 1988 (Public Ministry of Petroleum)

A new institution. It offers bachelors degrees in accounting.

Higher Education Center For International Relations : Tehran, 1983(Public-Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

A new institution. It offers bachelors degrees in international relations.

Higher Education Center for Navigation : Noshahr, 1980 (Public-IRI Army)

A new institution. It offers bachelors degrees in three fields of study

Higher Education Center for Air Forces : Tehran, 1987 (Public-IRI Army)

A new institution. It offers bachelors degrees in four fields of study.

Colleges :

College of Officers Corps (Ground Forces) : Tehran, 1921 (Public-IRI Military)

First established as a post-secondary school offering two-year courses. It assumed its present status in 1983 when it began to offer tertiary-level courses: bachelors degrees in two fields of study.

College of Voice and Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting Institute) : Tehran, 1983 (Public-MCHE)

First established as College of Television and Cinema offering associate diplomas only. In 1973, it began offering bachelors and masters degrees.It was renamed in 1983: associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in two fields of study.

Abadan College of Petroleum : Ahvaz, 1939 (Public-Ministry of Petroleum)

First established as a technical college offering associate diplomas and bachelors degrees. In 1959 it was renamed to Abadan Institute of Technology and resumed its original name after the revolution. With the outbreak of the war in 1980, it was closed for a time. It is now located in Ahvaz and recently expanded and now operates as University of Petroleum Technology: Bachelors and masters degrees in seven fields of study.

College of Judicial Law of Qom : Qom, 1979 (Public-MCHE)

A new institution. It offers bachelors degrees, four and a half years in duration, in the field of Islamic Judicial Law.

Semnan College of Technology : Semnan, 1973 (Public-MCHE)

It offers associate diplomas and bachelors degrees in nine fields of study.

College of Shahid Motahari : Tehran, 1969.

First established as Sepahsalar College offering bachelors degrees in Islamic studies, renamed in 1980: it offers bachelors degrees in two fields of Islamic study.

Source: Iran Embassy Oslo, Norway - http://www.iran-embassy-oslo.no/