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Shahid Beheshti University (SBU)
Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) is a recognised university in Iran. Below is what AlmiStudy
records about it — only verified fields are shown; anything not confirmed
is deliberately left out rather than guessed.
CityTehran
RegionAsia
TypePublic
SubjectsEngineering & Technology; Natural Sciences; Business & Management; Arts & Humanities; Social Sciences; Law; Computer Science & IT; Medicine & Health Sciences; Architecture & Design
AccreditationIran operates a DUAL-MINISTRY higher education system, distinctive in the region. (1) MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY (MSRT, Vezarat-e Olum) — regulates regular universities, technology universities, humanities and arts. (2) MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL EDUCATION (MoHME) — regulates ALL medical sciences universities (a separate parallel system since 1985 Iranian reform). Plus: Islamic Azad University (IAU) — massive semi-private network of ~400+ branches across Iran (and globally); Payame Noor University distance-learning system (~700+ branches); Applied Science University system for vocational; Farhangian University for teacher training; Al-Mustafa International University and other religious institutions under separate Howzeh seminary oversight. Iran has ~2,640 HEIs total. Quality assurance via MSRT's Iranian National Commission for UNESCO + university accreditation councils. Notable Iranian HE traditions include very high female enrollment (~50%+ at undergraduate level — often majority STEM), and strong emphasis on STEM/medical research despite international sanctions limiting collaboration.
Founded 1959 (chartered as National University of Iran — Daneshgah-e Melli — Iran's FIRST PRIVATE university; nationalised 1979 and renamed Shahid Beheshti University after Mohammad Beheshti — Islamic Republic founding cleric, assassinated 1981). Major Tehran public university. Founded 1959 as NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRAN (Daneshgah-e Melli) — IRAN'S FIRST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY (pre-1979, modelled partly on American private universities). Nationalised 1979 after Revolution. Renamed SHAHID BEHESHTI UNIVERSITY after MOHAMMAD HOSSEINI BEHESHTI — Islamic Republic founding cleric, head of Iranian Judiciary, assassinated 28 June 1981 in IRP Headquarters bombing (~73 killed; attributed to MEK/PMOI militant group). ~17,000+ students on 200-hectare campus. 19 faculties.
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