Shiraz University

Shiraz University (Persian: دانشگاه شیراز Dāneshgāh-e-Shirāz, formerly known as Pahlavi University دانشگاه پهلوی Dāneshgāh-e Pahlavi) is a public university located in Shiraz, Fars, Iran, established in 1946. Being one of the oldest and most prestigious modern universities in Iran, Shiraz University is listed among the top three research-oriented schools in the nation according to a ranking of Iranian universities based on scientific output. In the first report of state universities ranking and among almost 70 universities and higher education institutes, Shiraz University is regarded as first-level university.

Shiraz University
دانشگاه شيراز
Dāneshgāh-e-Shirāz
Shiraz University Seal
Mottoخرد، کوشش (old)
دارالعلم در دارالعلم
Motto in English
Wisdom, Endeavor (old)
A Dar-al-Elm (University) in a Dar-al-Elm (Former Epithet of Shiraz)
TypePublic
Established1946
EndowmentUS$ 373.1 million (10 December 2021)
ChancellorMohammad Moazzeni
Academic staff
942
Studentsaround 21,000
Undergraduates11,839
Postgraduates7,189
1,683
Location, ,
29°38′23.07″N 52°31′36.3″E
CampusUrban
Athletics12 teams
ColorsDark Blue and Yellow    
AffiliationsFUIW
IAU
ASEA-UNINET
Websiteshirazu.ac.ir

Shiraz University has pioneered the establishment of doctoral programs in Iran. Currently and after the separation of medical universities from universities under Ministry of Science, Research and Technology the university has over 20,000 students, with 200 bachelor's degree programs (BA, BSc), 300 master's degree programs (MA, MSc), one professional degree program (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or DVM), and 150 PhD programs.

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