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 Ali bin Musa al-Reza shrine.
Transportation
To study in this city, it is better to know that extensive railway and air lines in Mashhad city have created a very 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, 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 (Inqlab) 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 communication
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)
clinic
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.
Recreation and tourism places
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 and 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: Library, laboratory, student clubs, 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.
