Quick Summary
Public in Tabriz, Iran โ University of Tabriz, est. 1947. Ranked #550-600 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24000 students including 3% from outside Iran. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Highly ranked for engineering globally, situated in a historic industrial hub, and offers low cost of living with high academic standards.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemistryMathematics
Founded1947
TypePublic
Total Students24000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus Size600 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsImam Reza Hospital, Shahid Madani Hospital, Sina Hospital, Razi Hospital
AccreditationMinistry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#550-600
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#501โ600
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501โ600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Virtual School available for specific certificates)
Online Programs
Center of Excellence in Mechatronics, Center for Applied Physics and Astronomy, GI Science Research Center
Research Centers
Very 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
TOEFL75
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants should focus on strong research proposals for PhD levels and ensure high scores in mathematics and physics for engineering tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Iranian Rial
UG Tuition
๏ทผ750,000,000/yr
per year ยท IRR
Living Cost
๏ทผ1,750,000,000/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
๏ทผ2,750,000,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท IRR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable for high-ranking international students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Agriculture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Physics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Persian Literature | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,000
Average Salary After Graduation
70%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Tabriz industrial zone
Industry Connections
Iran Tractor Manufacturing CompanyMachine Sazi TabrizPetrochemical complexes
Notable Alumni
Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, Mehdi Bakeri, Mohammad-Reza Pourmohammadi
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool, Football stadium, Multi-purpose indoor halls
Student Clubs
Over 50 scientific and cultural associations
Library Resources
Central Library with over 500,000 volumes and digital access to IEEE/Elsevier
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+ partnerships with several European universities
Summer Programs
Persian Language Immersion Programs