Quick Summary
Since 1959, Shahid Beheshti University has been one of Iran's prominent publics, based in Tehran. Ranked #951-1000 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 19500 students including 2.5% from outside Iran. Known for strengths in Architecture, Law, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Ranked among the top comprehensive universities in Iran with a prestigious reputation in Law and Architecture.
Subject Strengths
ArchitectureLawCivil EngineeringPhysicsEconomics
Founded1959
TypePublic
Total Students19500
Intl Students2.5%
Faculty Ratio21
CampusUrban
Campus Size70 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsAyatollah Taleghani Hospital, Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#951-1000
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Programs
Available in over 50 departments including Humanities, Engineering, and Basic Sciences
PhD Programs
Available via the SBU E-Learning Center
Online Programs
Laser and Plasma Research Institute, Cyberspace Research Institute, Medicinal Plants and Drugs Research Institute
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.0/4.0
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should focus on high GPA and strong recommendation letters; domestic students must rank in the top percentile of the national Konkur exam.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Iranian Rial
UG Tuition
๏ทผ750,000,000/yr
per year ยท IRR
Living Cost
๏ทผ2,000,000,000/yr
per year ยท IRR
PG Tuition
๏ทผ1,250,000,000/yr
per year ยท IRR
Application Fee
$50
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
๏ทผ2,775,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท IRR
Scholarships AvailableGovernment scholarships for international students, MSRT scholarships
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students through the Student Welfare Fund
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,000
Average Salary After Graduation
75%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementAvailable through faculty industry linkages
Industry Connections
Strong ties with Oil & Gas sectorsLegal institutionsand Power Systems companies
Notable Alumni
Mir-Hossein Mousavi, Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, Mohammad-Javad Bahonar
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Multi-purpose sports hall, football field, swimming pool, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Scientific associations, Cultural and Art clubs, Photography club
Library Resources
Central Library with over 300,000 volumes and extensive digital database access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, bilateral agreements with universities in Germany, France, and Russia
Summer Programs
Persian Language and Culture Summer School