Studying at Amirkabir University of Technology

Amirkabir University is one of the best universities in Iran and the first technical university in this country. In this article, we are going to discuss the conditions of studying at Amirkabir University of Technology so that you can continue your education in the best way. Stay tuned for more…

Introduction

Amirkabir University of Technology was established in Tehran in November 1956 as the first university of technology in Iran. The main and elementary core of this university named “Tehran Polytechnic” was created to develop the activities of two technical institutes of the same period, “Institute of Technology” and “Higher Art Gallery“. In the year after the establishment of this university, students were accepted through an internal exam. Since 1958, the main educational activity of the elementary core is with five majors in the field of engineering, which include: “Electrical and Electronics Engineering”, “Mechanical Engineering”, “Textile”, “Chemistry” and “Road and Construction”

After the revolution, the name of this Tehran Polytechnic educational complex was changed to Amir Kabir University, and after that, different faculties and buildings were added to it in cities such as Bandar Abbas, Garmsar, Mahshahr, etc. Currently, 7000 students, 148 faculty members, and 10 members are working in ministerial positions in Amir Kabir University of Technology. It should be mentioned that Amir Kabir University of Technology has 1000 patents, 31100 articles and conferences, and 16300 articles in ISI, which statistically has a good position among other universities in Iran.

Ranking of Amir Kabir University of Technology

In 2023, Amir Kabir University of Technology was ranked 601-800   among Iranian universities in the Times ranking system, higher than Sharif University of Science and Technology, and Khawaja Nasir University, and in the Shanghai ranking ranked between 401 and 500. Now this university is between 601 and 700 in the Shanghai ranking system.

Faculties and Departments of Amirkabir University

The Amir Kabir University of Technology currently has 16 faculties, 6 independent educational groups, and 3 educational units in the cities of Bandar Abbas, Garmsar, and Mahshahr. Also, this university has an international campus and an E-learning center. Tafresh University was also a subsidiary of this university in the past.

These Educational Centers Include:

Industrial Management and Engineering Campus

• Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
• Faculty of Management, Science and Technology
• Institute of Management and Industrial Engineering

Electrical, Computer, and Medical Engineering Campus

• Faculty of Electrical Engineering
• Faculty of Computer Engineering
• Faculty of Medical Engineering
• Research Institute of Information and Communication Technology and Power Network

Mechanics, Aerospace, and Marine Campus

• Mechanical engineering faculty
• Aerospace engineering faculty
• Faculty of Marine Engineering
• Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering Technologies

Advanced Materials and Processes Campus

• Faculty of Chemical Engineering
• Faculty of Textile Engineering
• Faculty of Polymer and Paint Engineering
• Materials engineering and metallurgy faculty
• Advanced Materials and Processes Engineering Research Institute

Oil, Civil, and Mining Campus

• Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Faculty of Mining Engineering
• Faculty of Petroleum Engineering
• Civil Research Institute

Science Campus

• Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
• Faculty of Physics and Energy Engineering
• Chemistry Faculty
• Science Research Institute

Campuses and departments outside the center

• Bandar Mahshahr Educational Center
• Hormozgan Educational Center (Bandar Abbas)
• Garmsar University Branch
• International Campus
• Kish International Campus

Independent Educational Departments

• Department of Foreign Language Teaching
• Department of Education and Human Sciences
• Department of Physical Education
• International Language Center

Interdisciplinary Departments

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Space and Avionics Engineering
• Corrosion Engineering and Protection of Materials
• Energy Engineering
• Information Technology Engineering
• Engineering of Coastal, Ports, and Marine Structures

Amirkabir University of Technology Tuition Fees

University Achievements

Over time, this university expanded a lot in terms of quantity and quality, so that today this university is considered the “mother of the country’s industrial universities” and has been able to gain a superior position among scientific research centers by developing educational, research and student activities.

University Achievements:

• Obtaining the title of the scientific pole in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, textile engineering, medical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering computer engineering, and information technology.
• Obtaining a distinguished rank in the Khwarazmi Festival and receiving dozens of prizes in this festival and top titles in national and international student Olympiads.
• Winning valuable titles by elite and creative students from various scientific student competitions in the world; including chemistry and robotics.
•  Obtaining the first research rank among technical and engineering universities of the country in several evaluation courses of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
•  Obtaining the first rank in relation between the industry and the university and carrying out important national projects.
• International scientific academic communication and signing memorandums with prestigious universities in the world. Attracting elites and brilliant talents and providing them with facilities, including the possibility of simultaneous study of two university courses for distinguished students and entry to master’s and doctoral degrees without entrance exams.
• Having modern and well-equipped laboratories and carrying out national flagship projects, including the construction of the fastest supercluster supercomputer and the design, construction, and launch of satellites.
•  Holding various scientific conferences, seminars, and conferences at national and international levels.
• A leader in nuclear research and the role of professors and students in the success of the country to achieve the nuclear fuel cycle.
• The honor of benefiting from “enduring faces”, professors, and “model” students of the country.

Welfare Amenities

Science and Technology Tower  of Amir Kabir University of Technology

Technology Management and Innovation Development of Amir Kabir University of Technology is one of the sub-categories of the Research and Technology Vice-Chancellor of the University. The purpose of this tower is to transform innovations and scientific achievements into technologies and products needed by the country and to form knowledge-based companies.

This management consists of three departments entrepreneurship centers, growth, and guidance of knowledge-based companies While promoting the culture of entrepreneurship at the university level, it tries to provide the necessary preparations for turning them into a successful knowledge-based company by identifying elites and catching pure ideas and providing material and spiritual support. Also, creating the necessary infrastructure along with the effective support of knowledge-based companies, helps them in the successful commercialization of their products and services, so that both the university and the entrepreneurs benefit from the material and spiritual benefits of the results.

University Central Library

The central library and scientific document center of Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) was established in 1958 and in 1961 it was expanded due to the progress of science and technology and the need to increase the collection and standardize its resources. In 1998, a mechanized book loan system was launched in the central library using a barcode. And in 2005, the plan to mechanize the lending desk of academic libraries was also implemented and now the members are served in a completely mechanized way.

Central Laboratory of Amirkabir University of Technology

The laboratory service system of the Amirkabir University of Technology is a unique collection of modern laboratory equipment that has been developed with the support of more than half a century of scientific and research experience of the professors of this university, to provide research services to students, faculty members, researchers and various industries of the country. It can provide modern, quality, and economical laboratory services needed by researchers under the most up-to-date national and international standards.

Sports facilities

include a swimming pool, grass field multi-purpose hall, and sports complex which includes a karate hall, table tennis hall, girls gym, boys gym, fencing hall, and table tennis hall.

Address of Amirkabir University of Technology

– The new address of the university: No. 350, Hafez St., Valiasr Square, Tehran, Iran

– Previous address of the university: No. 424, Hafez St., Tehran, Iran 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Amirkabir University accept PhD students?
   No, this university does not accept non-Iranian students in the doctoral program.

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