Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) is a public university in Isfahan with about 11,000 students, offering engineering, basic sciences, agriculture and natural resources at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD level.[1] It is ranked 620th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, down from 571st in 2026, according to the university’s own rankings page.[2]
The university’s admission page lists tuition for international students in US dollars: $600 per semester for a bachelor’s, $750 for a master’s and $1,000 for a PhD, with on-campus housing at $80 a month for a shared room.[3] Bachelor’s and master’s teaching is in Persian; accepted students whose native language is not Persian attend a 3 to 6 month Persian course first.[3]
Key facts
| Official name | Isfahan University of Technology (دانشگاه صنعتی اصفهان, in Persian)[1] |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran (University Boulevard, Esteghlal Square, postal code 8415683111)[4] |
| Type | Public university under the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology[5] |
| Founded | Founded in 1974; academic activities began in 1977[1] |
| Students | About 11,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students (the facts page gives 10,500, of which 3,400 graduate)[1] |
| Academic staff | About 600 (the facts page gives 550)[1] |
| Structure | 14 faculties and departments, including the College of Agriculture and the Golpayegan College of Engineering[6] |
| Campus | 2,300 hectares of land, 400 of them for the main campus; dormitories for more than 5,000 students[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 620th (2026: 571st; 2025: 489th)[2] |
| Language of teaching | Persian for bachelor’s and master’s; PhD is research-based and the thesis may be written in English[3] |
| Tuition per semester, international students | Bachelor’s $600 · Master’s $750 · PhD $1,000 (US dollars; no academic year named)[3] |
| Living costs (page figures) | On-campus housing $80 per month (shared room) · dining $80 per month · health insurance $50 per year[3] |
| Official website | english.iut.ac.ir |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 7 November 2026.
About Isfahan University of Technology
IUT was founded in 1974 and started its academic activities in 1977.[1] The Wikipedia article says it began as the Isfahan branch of Aryamehr University of Technology.[5] It has 14 faculties and departments and about 11,000 students and 600 academic members, and teaches engineering, basic sciences, agriculture and natural resources.[1]
The university describes its main campus as resembling a small town. The site covers 2,300 hectares, 400 of which are the main campus, with dormitories for more than 5,000 students, staff housing, a health centre, shops and sports facilities. The College of Agriculture has ten departments; the university also has nine engineering departments, three basic science departments and seven research centres.[1]
The university’s two pages give slightly different numbers: the About page says about 11,000 students and 600 academic members, the Facts and Figures page 10,500 students and 550 faculty.[1][7]
How is Isfahan University of Technology ranked?
The university’s international rankings page lists a QS World University Ranking position of 620th for 2027, after 571st in 2026 and 489th in 2025. Tehran Times, in an article dated 27 June 2026, gives the same 2027 position.[2][8] The same page lists Times Higher Education positions in the 601–800 band for 2024, 2025 and 2026.[2]
The university’s Facts and Figures page cites older results, among them the THE 2020 band of 601–800 and a statement that it ranked first among Iranian universities for highly cited papers; those figures are the university’s own and are not recent.[7] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at Isfahan University of Technology?
The degree-programme list is organised by faculty: College of Agriculture, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Physics, Textile Engineering, Transportation Engineering, the Language Center and the Golpayegan College of Engineering. Each entry shows whether a field is offered at BSc, MSc or PhD level.[6]
Bachelor’s and master’s teaching is in Persian. The PhD is research-based: candidates take only two courses chosen by the supervisor, there is no qualification exam, and they defend their proposal in an oral session.[3]
How much does Isfahan University of Technology cost?
| Level | Tuition per semester (US dollars) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | $600 |
| Master’s | $750 |
| PhD | $1,000 |
These are the figures on the university’s “How to Apply” page for international students. The page carries no date and does not name an academic year.[3]
Living costs listed by the university
The same page lists on-campus housing at $80 per month for a shared room, dining at $80 per month (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and health insurance at $50 per year.[3] Final enrolment requires a receipt for tuition and welfare costs (food, accommodation and insurance).[3]
How do you apply to Isfahan University of Technology?
The university weighs the applicant’s previous academic record, completed courses, degrees and overall standing. The general conditions are: no legal bar to continuing education, approval by the Iranian representation in the applicant’s country or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomas approved by the competent authorities, and acceptable knowledge of Persian.[3]
- Bachelor’s: a school diploma and pre-university diploma or equivalent, with an average of at least 13 and at least 13 in four courses named by the faculty. The degree lasts four years (8 semesters) and requires at least 143 credits.[3]
- Master’s: a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 13 (2.8 of 4.0) and an average above 14 in at least six main courses. The degree lasts two years (4 semesters) and requires at least 20 credits.[3]
- PhD: a master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 14 out of 20 (2.8 of 4.0), plus approval by the relevant faculty based on the applicant’s abilities and background.[3]
You can apply through the university’s online application link or by emailing the completed application form, transcripts and diplomas, passport copy and photo to the international office. After an admission letter, you send original documents signed and sealed by the Iranian diplomatic mission in your country, register at saorg.ir (the national system for non-Iranian students) and send the code to the university. Final enrolment needs the general certification code, a student visa, diplomas stamped by the Iranian embassy, the admission letter and the fee receipt.[3]
The page publishes an application schedule for MSc and BSc applicants and notes that it may change, so we give no dates here. It says PhD applications have no deadline, because the PhD is research-based, and that results are announced within two months.[3] Contact for international applicants: international@iut.ac.ir, University Boulevard, Esteghlal Square, Isfahan.[4]
Which language level do you need?
Applicants must have acceptable knowledge of Persian. Accepted students whose native language is not Persian must attend a 3 to 6 month Persian course at a centre approved by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and obtain a Persian certificate. BSc and MSc students need the certificate before they start; PhD students can take the course while they begin their studies. International applicants who completed their previous level in Iran are considered to have acceptable Persian. All teaching in the bachelor’s and master’s programmes is in Persian, while PhD students may write their thesis in English.[3]
The page does not name a CEFR level or an English test requirement.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isfahan University of Technology’s QS ranking in 2027?
How much is tuition for international students at Isfahan University of Technology?
The university lists $600 per semester for a bachelor’s, $750 for a master’s and $1,000 for a PhD, in US dollars. The page does not name an academic year.[3]
Do I need to speak Persian to study at Isfahan University of Technology?
Yes. Bachelor’s and master’s teaching is in Persian, and accepted students who do not speak Persian first attend a 3 to 6 month course and obtain a certificate. PhD students may write their thesis in English.[3]
How long are the degrees?
A bachelor’s lasts four years (8 semesters, at least 143 credits) and a master’s two years (4 semesters, at least 20 credits). The PhD is research-based.[3]
How big is Isfahan University of Technology?
About 11,000 students, 600 academic members and 14 faculties and departments, on a campus of 400 hectares within a 2,300-hectare site.[1]
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- Iran: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
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Sources
[1] Isfahan University of Technology: About IUT (page without a date)
[2] Isfahan University of Technology: IUT International Rankings (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (page without a date; lists QS 2027)
[3] Isfahan University of Technology: How to Apply (admission, fees, cost of living) (page without a date; the application schedule it lists may change)
[4] Isfahan University of Technology: Contact Us (International Scientific Cooperation Center) (page without a date)
[5] Wikipedia: Isfahan University of Technology (type and origins; secondary source)
[6] Isfahan University of Technology: Degree Programs (page without a date)
[7] Isfahan University of Technology: Facts and Figures (page without a date; ranking items refer to 2020)
[8] Tehran Times: 11 Iranian universities in QS WUR 2027 ranking (article dated 27 Jun 2026; QS edition released 18 Jun 2026)
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