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Yazd University

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Yazd, Iran
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Yazd University

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Founded in 1976, Yazd University is a non-profit public institution located in the Iranian city and province of the same name. The institution offers degrees in electrical, mining and metallurgical, civil, mechanical, computer, industrial, textile, chemical and polymer engineering; economics, management, accounting, social sciences, languages and literature, psychology and educational sciences, theology, geography, law and political sciences; physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, geology; environmental sciences. In addition, the especially respected School of Art and Architecture offers degrees in painting, art, urban planning and architecture.

You can enroll at Yazd University by passing an admissions exam.

Yazd University covers an area of 380 hectares which spreads across the city of Yazd, with a population of 500,000, as well as Saduq, Hamidiya, Zarach and Shahediyeh. The city of Yazd has a splendid unique architecture adapted to the desert surroundings. Its Zoroastrian fire temples, Jame Mosque with Persian mosaics and the highest minarets in the country, its wind towers and silk weaving have made the name of this city. Yazd is also one of the few big cities built of adobe.

Yazd is formally affiliated with the Islamic faith.

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Student gender ratio
58 F : 42 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
29.7 (1)
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Student total
13519 (1)

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Subjects Taught at Yazd University

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

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Life Sciences

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Physical Sciences

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Psychology

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