Maybe you have questions and challenges about how to study in Mashhad. In this article, we have reviewed the city of Mashhad for you so that you can make the best possible decision to continue your education.
Mashhad
Mashhad, with the full name of Mashhad al-Reza, is the capital of Razavi Khorasan province as a metropolis in the northeast of Iran. The population of Mashhad is about 3001184 people, which can be considered the second most populous city in Iran and the 95th most populous city in the world. This city welcomes more than 29 million pilgrims from inside and outside the country every year due to the presence of the Ali bin Musa al-Reza’s (AS) shrine.
Transportation
To study in this city, it is better to know that extensive railways and airlines in Mashhad city have created a good connection with other parts of the country. Hashminejad International Airport is one of the biggest airports in Iran, which has many domestic and international routes.
Tourist Attractions
Mashhad is a very old city with many tourist attractions. Some of the historical attractions of Mashhad include Nader Shah’s tomb, Khwaja Rabi’s tomb, Ferdowsi’s tomb, the railway station, Kashti Dome, Harounieh Dome, and Abbas Qalikhan School.
The natural attractions that are located near the city of Mashhad include: There are Shandiz, Targaba, Chalidare, Vakil Abad Zoo, and Vakil Abad Forest Park.
Targah Forest Park (Inqilab) is one of the largest places for accommodation and providing tourism services to citizens and pilgrims in the south-eastern outskirts of Mashhad, near Police Road. This park was built in 1340, and it was renovated in 1379. Targah Forest Park has recreational, cultural, sports, and commercial spaces with 210 hectares of forest space and 112 thousand square meters of construction spaces. This forest park has broad-leaved, mixed, and coniferous tree types, and acacia and sparrow’s tongue are the most common types in this area.
International Relations
Currently active consulates in Mashhad:
Turkey (2014 up to now)
Iraq (2007 up to now)
Kyrgyzstan (1996 up to now)
Turkmenistan (1995 up to now)
Tajikistan (1995 up to now)
Pakistan (1975 up to now)
Afghanistan (1921 up to now)
Health Centers
- Imam Reza Hospital
- Ghaem Hospital
- Khatam Al-Anbia eye Hospital (PBUH)
- Shahid Hashminejad Hospital
- Akbar Children’s Hospital
- Doctor Sheikh Hospital
- Razavi Hospital
- Shahid Ghayab Hospital
- Dr. Shariati Hospital
- Talegani Hospital
- Milad Infertility Treatment Research Center
- Umm al-Binin Hospital (S)
- Ibn Sina Hospital
- Upper Vascular Surgery Superspeciality Hospital
- Muntasarih Hospital
etc.
Recreational and Tourist Places
- The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.)
- Khane Tavakoli, Mashhad
- Darogh house
- National Garden
- Mellat Park
- Screaming forest
- Chalidare
- Ferdowsi Cemetery
- Targaba
- Kuhsangi Park
- Sarzamin Moug-hay-Abi(pool)
- Gohar Shad Mosque
- Vakil Abad Park
- Malek’s house
- Baze Hore square arch
- Nadershah Afshar Mausoleum
- Tomb of Pierre Palandoz
- Shah Mashhad Bath (Museum of Anthropology)
etc.
Studying in Mashhad
There are 76 scientific and academic centers in Razavi Khorasan province. Based on research, 145221 scientific articles including 27970 journal articles 63464 articles in domestic scientific conferences and 27970 international articles have been extracted from these centers. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Ferdowsi University, and Imam Reza University are among the prestigious academic centers of Mashhad.
Why study in Mashhad?
- Choosing Mashhad as a city for studying can be a very good option because studying in Mashhad requires less money compared to studying in other cities of Iran. Also, the cost of living in Mashhad is cheaper than in other cities. In addition, students can benefit from the benefits of staying in Iran and Mashhad.
- The academic degrees awarded to foreign students by the universities of Mashhad are the degrees whose validity is accepted in many European, American, and other parts of the world.
- Proximity to neighboring countries and cultural similarities between them
- Both public and private universities of Mashhad are equipped with the best educational facilities. Features such as a Library, laboratory, student clubs, a special place for artistic activities, or other student activities.
- Mashhad is full of many cultural and historical monuments. These historical buildings are very old in Mashhad. The existence of these cultural and historical attractions can be attractive and worthy of research and reflection for students who study in Mashhad’s cultural and artistic fields.
Shopping Centers
- Almas Sharq Commercial Complex
- Armitage shopping center
- Wesal commercial complex
- Proma shopping center
- Alton commercial tower
- Kian Center Complex
- Jannett Bazaar
- Khurshid Mall
- Salman commercial and administrative complex
- Ferdowsi Bazaar
- Zist KhavarBusines s Complex
- Tourist Village Commercial Complex
- Nika Commercial Complex
etc.
