Look beyond the university name
The University of Tehran (UT) is a public collegiate university in Iran, and the oldest and most prominent Iranian university located in Tehran. Based on its historical, socio-cultural, and political pedigree, as well as its research and teaching profile, UT has been nicknamed " The Mother University", which means flagship university. It is also the premier knowledge-producing institute among all OIC countries. The university offers more than 111 bachelor's degree programs, 177 master's degree programs, and 156 PhD programs. Many of the departments were absorbed into the University of Tehran from the Dar al-Funun established in 1851, and the Tehran School of Political Sciences established in 1899.
| Location | Tehran, Tehran, Iran |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 50,448 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 168,492 |
| Total citations | 4,776,471 |
| President | Mohammad Hossein Omid |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at University of Tehran?
University of Tehran offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Islamic Thought and Society Studies, Islamic Studies and History, Multi-Criteria Decision Making, Qur’anic Interpretation Studies, Fish Biology and Ecology Studies.
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Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.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 JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.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 University of Tehran
According to OpenAlex, University of Tehran has 168,492 indexed research works with 4,776,471 total citations.
World rankings University rankings Global – Overall ARWU World 401–500 (2023) CWTS World 142 (2022) QS World 322 (2026) THE World 401–500 (2024) USNWR Global 329 (2023) U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Global Universities Engineering: 42 2022 Best Global Universities: #329 Engineering: 22 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019: 301-400 2018: 301-400 2017: 301-400 2016 : 301-400 2015 : 201-300 Times Higher Education 2016–2019 : 601–800 U.S. News & World Report 2017 Best Global Universities Ranking Engineering : 45 Agricultural Sciences : 71 Computer science : 120 Materials Science : 117 Chemistry : 235 Biology , Biochemistry : 307 ^ Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020 , Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, archived from the original on 15 August 2020 , retrieved 24 September 2020 ^ CWTS Leiden Ranking 2020 , Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University , retrieved 24 September 2020 ^ "QS World University Rankings 2026: Top Global Universities | Top Universities" . Archived from the original on 20 August 2025 .
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Ali Asghar Heidari — 12,682 citations
- Esmaeil Atashpaz-Gargari — 2,654 citations
- Caro Lucas — 2,654 citations
- Mohammad‐Hossein Sarrafzadeh — 2,152 citations
- Seyed Hadi Razavi — 1,772 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads University of Tehran?
The current President is Mohammad Hossein Omid.
Mohammad Hossein Omid is an Iranian academic who has been the president of the University of Tehran since August 2025. He previously served as acting president of the university between February and July 2014 and again from May 2025 until his appointment as president.
Official source: Official website ↗
Campus & student life
University of Tehran is located in Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact University of Tehran
Official website: https://ut.ac.ir ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was University of Tehran founded?
University of Tehran was founded in 1934.
How many students attend?
Approximately 50,448 students.
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?
Mohammad Hossein Omid.