The University of Tehran, also known as Tehran University and UT, is Iran's oldest modern university. Based on its historical, socio-cultural and political pedigree, as well as its research and teaching profile, UT has been nicknamed "The mother university of Iran". It is almost always ranked as the best university in Iran in national and international rankings. The university offers 111 bachelor degree programs, 177 masters' degree programs, and 156 Ph.D. programs.
The University of Tehran is known as the symbol of higher education in Iran. The main campus of the University is located in the central part of the city. However, other campuses are spread across the city as well as in the suburb. The University is one of the city’s attractions, hosting many international and cultural events attracting academia, foreign tourists as well as local residents.
At present, UT comprises 40 faculties, institutes, as well as centers of research and education. The university consists of seven campuses:
- The Central Pardis Campus, on Enghelab Ave, is the oldest and best known of the campuses.
- Amir Abad Campus is where most of the dormitories are located.
- Abureyhan Campus
- Karaj Campus of agriculture and natural resources
- Kish International Campus
- Farabi Campus
- Caspian Campus
- New science and technology campus
University of Tehran includes six faculties:
-Faculty of Theology
Faculty of Science-
Faculty of Literature, Philosophy and Educational Science-
Faculty of Medicine-
Faculty of Pharmacy-
Faculty of Dentistry-
Faculty of Engineering-
Faculty of Law and Political Science-
Faculty of Economics-
Faculty of Fine Arts-
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine-
Faculty of Agriculture-
Faculty of Management-
Faculty of Education-
Faculty of Natural Resources-
Faculty of Economics-
Faculty of Social Sciences-
Faculty of Environment-
Faculty of Foreign Languages-
Faculty of Physical Education-
Faculty of Geography-
Faculty of World Studies-
Faculty of Entrepreneurship-
-Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies