Study in Yazd

Studying in Yazd offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue their education in one of the most historic and beautiful Iranian cities. Yazd University provides a diverse range of academic programs and advanced research facilities, creating an ideal environment for scientific and professional growth.

The city, having abundant historical and cultural attractions, is an ideal setting for students interested in learning and research. Choosing Yazd for study will be a valuable and memorable experience.

Yazd is a city in central Iran and the capital of Yazd Province and Yazd County, as well as one of Iran’s metropolitan cities. In the following, we will introduce you to one of the best cities in Iran and provide you with comprehensive information about the advantages of studying in Yazd.

Yazd

Yazd is known as the first raw clay city in the world and is recognized as the first historical city of Iran, listed as the twenty-second historical site in Iran on the UNESCO World Heritage list. This city is considered one of the medical and cultural hubs of Iran where the world’s first trust fund was established 1,700 years ago within its civilization.

The peak of Yazd’s prosperity began in the 8th century AH, and the Atabakan of Yazd were among the most important factors in the city’s advancement in past centuries. The historical texture of this city was registered as one of Iran’s national monuments on March 6, 2006, under registration number 15000. Yazd is also known as the city of windcatchers, the house of worship, the home of science, the house of labor, the city of bicycles, the city of sweets, and the city of qanats and frugality, as well as the city of fire and sunlight.

The nice people of Yazd

The people of Yazd are warm-hearted and hospitable, having built a city with a long historical legacy in the heart of the desert. With its tall windcatchers and clay houses, Yazd seems to have emerged from the pages of a storybook. People of Yazd with their sweet Yazdi accent, are always ready to chat and share stories about their city.

An old Yazdi proverb says, “Yazdis have hearts as vast as their desert and hands as soft as cotton.” This proverb reflects how, despite living in a harsh desert environment, Yazdi people are kind-hearted and always ready to lend a helping hand.

Being one of the oldest cities in the world, Yazd is filled with historical and picturesque buildings. Notable sites include the Jameh Mosque of Yazd, the Alexander Prison, the Dowlat Abad Garden, and the Zoroastrian Fire Temple. Yazdis are very dedicated to their traditions and hold numerous traditional ceremonies and celebrations every year.

One of the things that makes Yazd stand out from other cities is its beautiful handicrafts. Termeh, zari weaving, pottery, and kilim weaving are among the famous handicrafts of Yazd. If you travel to Yazd, try to visit the traditional bazaar and buy beautiful souvenirs for yourself and your loved ones. The people of Yazd say, “If a Yazdi doesn’t go to the market for a day, it’s like losing a day of their life.”

Overall, Yazd is a city that remains vibrant and alive despite all the hardships its people have endured. If you’re looking for a memorable trip and a chance to learn about the culture and customs of the people of Iran, don’t forget to add Yazd to your travel destinations list.

Transportation

Airport

Yazd International Airport was established in 1969 on a land area of 575 hectares, located on the southern edge of Iran’s central desert approximately at the geographical center of Iran, and about 3.5 nautical miles (around 10 kilometers) west of the city center. The runway length is 4,100 meters, and its width is 60 meters (15 meters for the shoulder). This airport is situated at the intersection of major north-south transport axes, and international airways UL125 and UL124, as well as domestic routes R663, R654, and W5 pass over it, so most domestic and foreign aircraft, including military and civilian ones, fly through the airport’s airspace.

In addition to scheduled and non-scheduled flights currently in operation, this airport can be used for emergency aircraft operations.

Railway

Connecting to the railway transport network for passenger and freight transport is a dream for every citizen. People of the province saw their wish for a railway fulfilled on May 22, 1971. However, the southeast railway project, envisioned under the name Qom-Zarand railway, began in 1938 and a significant portion of its infrastructure activities was completed. Still, due to the political situation in the country during those years, its inauguration and operation were postponed until 1971.

With the dawn of the Industrial Revolution and the establishment of the Isfahan Steel Factory, the need to access mineral resources like coal and iron ore led officials to prioritize this massive economic project. All technical operations and surveys were completed by Iranian engineers and workers within a very short time.

Passenger Terminal

In a land area of 57 hectares located between the industrial town road and the transit road and Shahid Dehghan Boulevard which belonged to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, the legal acquisition process was completed. Construction operations for the terminal began on April 14, 1998, and on January 5, 2010, service to the public started at the new terminal after the old terminal was closed. The terminal’s total area is about 14,000 square meters, including the building, central courtyard, and corridors.

Parks and Green Spaces

Yazd has 12 large (urban) parks and 153 small (neighborhood) parks. Among them, the most popular parks in the city are:

• Mountain Park
• Shadi Park (with an amusement park)
• Big City Park (Markar)
• Ghadir Park
• Haft-e Tir Park
• Azadegan Park

Yazd Mountain Park is considered one of the most vibrant urban green spaces, with its second phase currently under construction, including playsets, flooring, and pavilions. Additionally, a musical harmony fountain has been installed in this park.

Scientific, Educational, and Cultural Centers

99.9 percent of the population of Yazd Province has basic literacy, making this city rank first in this regard. In 2022, for the 29th consecutive year, Yazdis secured the top position in university entrance exam admissions. The city has many scientific, educational, and cultural centers, including:

• Yazd University
• Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
• Meybod University
• Yazd University of Applied Sciences
• Yazd Teacher Training Center
• Imam Ali Technical and Vocational University
• Yazd Azad University
• Payam-e Noor University of Yazd
• Yazd University of Science and Art
• Yazd University of Science and Research
• Yazd Science and Technology Park
• Museum of Natural Sciences
• Two Exceptional Talents High Schools: Barazandeh Moghadam and Shahid Sadoughi
• Sample State High Schools: Malek Sabit and Darakhshandeh Sarraf
• Imam Hussein High School
• Mahnour Cultural Complex
• Imam Ali Cultural Complex
• Javad Higher Education Institute
• Mulla Sadra Higher Education Institute
• Javad al-Aima Applied Science Center
• Shahid Sadoughi Training Institute
• Ashkzar Azad University
• Resvanshahr Sadough Payam Noor University
• Ardakan University
• Baran Resvanshahr Water Waves Pool

Medical Centers

• Yazd Infertility Center
• Mortaaz Hospital
• Shahid Sadoughi Burn and Trauma Hospital
• Mother Specialized Hospital for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility
• Afshar Heart Specialized Hospital
• Shahid Rahnamoon (Farkhi) Hospital
• Shahid Sadoughi Hospital
• Social Security Workers’ Martyrs Hospital
• Goudarz Hospital
• Sayyid al-Shuhada Hospital
• Mojibiyan Hospital
• Ramazanzadeh Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Center
• Khatam al-Anbia Medical Center
• Baqaieh Pour Specialized and Super-Specialized Clinic
• Herati Medical Center
• Shah Vali Hospital

Tourism

Yazd was registered as the first and only city in Iran on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 9, 2017, due to its valuable historical architecture and untouched traditional fabric.

Historical Buildings and Sites

• Dowlatabad Garden Chaharmanar
• Khan Garden Complex

Historical Markets

• Khan Bazaar
• Panjeh Ali Bazaar
• Qeysariyeh Bazaar
• Alaqbandi Bazaar
• Kashi Gari Bazaar
• Chit Sazi Bazaar
• Molla Ismail Mosque Bazaar
• Afshar Bazaar
• Haji Ghanbar Bazaar
• Mohammad Ali Khan Bazaar
• Ja’far Khan Bazaar
• Sadr Bazaar (Shahzadeh Fazel)
• Darvazeh Mehriz Bazaar
• Musgar Bazaar
• Nokhod Brizi Bazaar
• Mosheer al-Mamalek Garden
• Bafghi Khan Bathhouse
• Mosheer Caravanserai

Historical Squares and Streets

• Khan Square
• Baasat Square
• Qaleh Square
• Amir Chakhmaq Square
• Vaqt-o Sa’at Square
• Abyaz Mill Street
• Bajurdi Street
• Taziyan Street
• Khadir Khwa Street
• Fahadan Street
• Keyvan Street
• Ghodal Musalla Street
• Mir Qotb Street
• Mosheer Street

Famous Historical Mosques

• Yazd Grand Mosque
• Amir Chakhmaq Mosque
• Sar Rig Mosque
• Molla Ismail Mosque
• Shah Tahmasb Mosque
• Fort Mosque
• Hozireh Mosque
• Mir Khidr Shah Chaharmanar Mosque
• Biaq Khan Mosque
• Ahristan Mosque
• Shah Yahya Mosque (Old Castle)
• Big Posht Bagh Mosque

Museums

• Markar Museum

In the historical neighborhoods of Yazd, we can mention about 30 other mosques that serve the role of “neighborhood mosques” on a smaller scale.

Historical Neighborhoods

Certainly, The city’s most notable feature is the presence of old and traditional neighborhoods with intertwined alleys made of mud bricks, markets, mosques, bathhouses, and houses. A total of 77 neighborhoods in the city were registered as national heritage under the title “Historical Fabric of Yazd” in 2005 with the registration number 15000 due to their location within the historical context or its buffer zone, with the most significant ancient neighborhood being Chaharmanar. The neighborhoods of the Grand Mosque, New Bazaar, Fahadan, and Shah Abul Qasim are located along the main tourism route of the province, between the Grand Mosque and Alexander Prison.

Hotels and Accommodation Centers

• Daad Hotel
• Malemir Mansion Hotel
• Safaieh Hotel
• Mosheer al-Mamalek Garden Hotel
• New Arg Hotel
• Fahadan Hotel
• Mehr Hotel
• Lab Khandegh Hotel
• Khan Doohad Hotel
• Firoozeh Hotel
• Adib al-Mamalek Hotel
• PARS Traditional Hotel
• Yazd Tourist Inn