Look beyond the university name
Arak University is a public research university which is the oldest state university of Markazi province in Iran. The university was founded in 1971 in Arak as The College of Marjan with the partnership of the University of Tehran and Tehran Tarbiat Moallem University. In 1989, the college attained university status. The university currently offers degrees in seven faculties in 135 fields for both undergraduate and graduate students.
| Location | Arak, Markazi, Iran |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 10,243 |
| Total citations | 221,407 |
| President | Professor Dr. Hossein Sadeghi |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Arak University?
Arak University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance, Membrane Separation Technologies, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Arak University
According to OpenAlex, Arak University has 10,243 indexed research works with 221,407 total citations.
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Who leads Arak University?
The current President is Professor Dr. Hossein Sadeghi.
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Campus & student life
Arak University is located in Arak, Markazi, Iran.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Arak University
Official website: https://araku.ac.ir/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Arak University founded?
Arak University was founded in 1971.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the president?
Professor Dr. Hossein Sadeghi.