Study in Semnan is an exceptional opportunity for students to pursue their education in a dynamic and historical environment. Renowned universities such as Semnan University and Semnan University of Medical Sciences provide a suitable foundation for academic and professional growth, by offering diverse academic programs and advanced research facilities.
This city, with its prominent academic centers and rich cultural atmosphere, offers an ideal environment for students interested in learning and research. Choosing Semnan for education can be a valuable and memorable experience.
Semnan is one of the Iranian cities, the capital of Semnan Province and Semnan district. Stay with us as we share with you the enjoyable experience of studying in Semnan by providing information about this beautiful city.
Semnan
Semnan is one of the cities in Iran, the capital of Semnan Province and Semnan District. This city is located south of the Alborz mountain range and north of the Dasht-e Kavir desert, 216 kilometers away from Tehran, along the road from Tehran to Khorasan on Route 44. It borders Damghan District to the east, Mahdishahr District to the north, and Sorkheh District to the west. It is located at a longitude of 53°23′ and a latitude of 35°34′, with an average elevation of 1,130 meters above sea level.
Since the early 1390s (2010s) in the Iranian calendar, Semnan has been the space center of Iran. The Aerospace Industries Organization has an airbase 45 kilometers southeast of Semnan and a space center 80 kilometers southeast of the city. This space center is where the Safir Omid satellite and other satellites and long-range missiles are launched. Since 2008, the military road connecting the city to the air and space bases has been renamed Safir Omid Boulevard. Also, from June 5, 2012, the province’s space center has also been called the Imam Khomeini Space Center.
The province comprises of eight districts: Semnan, Shahrud, Damghan, Garmsar, Mahdishahr, Aradan, Miami, and Sorkheh. According to the results of the 2016 census, the population of Semnan city was 185,129. The people of Semnan are of Aryan descent.
Transportation
The distanece from city to Tehran is 216 kilometers and is connected to Tehran-Mashhad national railway and owns airports. Semnan is the most populated city of province. The climate of the city is warm and dry. Semnan was one of the options for moving the country’s political capital in 1392(2013).
Recreational places in Semnan City
Historical and ancient attractions
In addition to natural beauty with a history of several thousand years, this city is located in the passage of events caused by campaigns and migrations between East and West, and most importantly, having the history of an ancient civilization, it has many spectacular ancient works related to different periods of history, which show Its ancient history is:
- Jameh Mosque
Zavqan Jameh Mosque - Seljuk Minaret of the Jameh Mosque: This structure is the oldest moving minaret in Iran. In the center of this minaret, there is a wooden axis that causes the entire minaret to sway when shaken.
- Imam Mosque(Shah Mosque or Soltani)
- Hazrat sweating bath
- Pahne sweating bath museum
- Nasar sweating bath
- Gholi sweating bath
- Nokhost sweating bath
- Arg Square
- Dar-ol-Hokome building(Abozar Square)
- Semnan Market
- Morde-ha Market
- Sheikh Ala-ol-Dole Market
- Chehel Dokhtar Tower
- Saro Castles
- Pachenar Castles
- Kushmaghan Castle
- Zavaghan Castle
- Kohan Dej Castle
- Charmine Dej
- Stone caravanserai Ahovan(Related to the fifth century Hijri)
- Caravanserai of Shah Soleimani Ahovan
- Caravanserai of Shah Abasi(Safavie)
- Sheikh Ala-ol-Dole Semnani tomb
- Hakim Elahi Semnani tomb
- Pir Najm-ol-din tomb
- Darvish Mahmood tomb
- Nasar Reservoir
- Karkhane Reservoir
- Kohne Dej Reservoir
- Tavakoli Reservoir
- Nasar Hill
- Haj Fathali Beyg School
- Sadegh Khan School
- Yakhdan fireplace
- Furthermore,We can also mention water reservoirs, aqueducts with unique architecture and the old texture of Semnan.
- Museums
- Pahne sweating bath museum
- Defa-e-Moghadas Park
- Museum of Contemporary Arts of the East of the country
Museums
- Pahne sweating bath museum
- Amir mansion and garden
- Defa-e-Moghadas museum park
- Museum of Contemporary Arts of the East of the country
- Wlid life museum
- Seke museum
Religiousv attractions
- Ghadamgah-e-Abas bin Ali
- Tomb of the Prophets
- Imamzade Yahya bin Mosa-al-Kazem
- Imamzade Ali bin Ja’far
- The big Mosala of Semnan(Friday prayer venue)
Hospitals
- Shafa depended on social security
- Kausar medical research training center
- Amir-al-Mo’menin medical training center
- Sina hospital(personal)
- Khatam-ol-Anbia hospital
The accommodations
Sangsar Hotel, Darband Hotel, Gootkh Mal Hotel, and Jahan Gardesh Hotel are some of the good accommodations in Semnan province. The traditional Gol Shahmirzad House Hotel is also suitable for those who prefer an old and traditional atmosphere.
Studying in Semnan
As mentioned, Semnan is one of the important cities in Iran with a historical background, providing a suitable environment for those interested in science. Among the major universities in this province are Semnan University, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Damghan University, and Shahroud University of Technology. There are 23 scientific and academic centers defined in Semnan province. The universities in Semnan province have 43 specialized scientific journals and have published 735 issues so far.
This province has hosted 107 specialized scientific conferences and 12 scientific lectures. The researchers of the universities and scientific centers of Semnan Province have published 62862 scientific articles including 11820 journal articles and 32332 articles in domestic scientific conferences and 11820 international articles. In 2017, there heve been 65,589 students studying in the universities of Semnan Province and these centers have 3,617 professors and faculty members.
Why studying in Semnan?
Due to its neighborhood with central and northern provinces, this province has a different climate than other provinces. Also, living in this province is less expensive than other cities.
Another advantage is the accredited universities of this province. For example, Semnan University was among the top 50 universities in the ranking list of “Times 2023 Institute of Higher Education” among the universities of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology as well as the Ministry of Health. Also, Damghan University was ranked 10th in the country in the latest ranking of universities by the prestigious “Nature Index” ranking system.
All this has made Semnan province a suitable platform for students in all regions.
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