Sharif University of Technology

Built upon a foundation of academic excellence, Sharif University of Technology is accredited with being one of the most outstanding technological centers in Iran and the Middle East and has established a commendable reputation for itself among the intellectual circles of Iran and worldwide academia. As an institute of higher learning, Sharif University of Technology plays a unique role in the country’s affairs by keeping pace with the latest advancements in science and technology at an international level.

The fundamental aims of Sharif University of Technology are three. The first is the creation of an institution where students can be instructed in both theoretical and applied sciences with special emphasis on the particular needs of the society. The second is to teach students the advanced knowledge and techniques required to participate in the fields of engineering and technology and to cultivate them into creative engineers, good scientists and innovative technologists. The third is to educate engineers who are ready to be employed, who contribute significantly to their jobs, who have a strong sense of public responsibility and a desire to continue to learn.

Foundation year: 1966
Short name: SUT
Type: Public
Students: 11230
Faculty: 630
Faculty/Students Ratio: 18:1
Region: Asia
Location: Tehran