University of Qom
About the University of Qom
Basic information and contact details for the University of Qom
The University of Qom originated in 1980 as the High Educational and Legal School of the Seminarians of Qom. In 1997, it attained full university status and became the University of Qom.
Located in Qom, a city in Iran's Central District of Qom County, Qom is approximately 140km south of Tehran and is known for its status as a major pilgrimage destination, attracting around 20 million pilgrims annually.
The university comprises six faculties, encompassing engineering, basic sciences, management and economics, literature and humanities, law, theology, and Islamic studies, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes.
Notable alumni include Ammar Al-Hakim, Dhiyaa Al-Musawi, and Mansour Leghaei. The university is active in research, hosting seven research and technology centres.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Qom
- Student gender ratio
- 46 F : 54 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 27% (1)
- Students per staff
- 29.5 (1)
- Student total
- 9345 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Qom
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Qom
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology