University of Tehran (UT)

Founded 1934 (chartered 4 February 1934 by Reza Shah Pahlavi as Daneshgah-e Tehran — IRAN'S FIRST MODERN UNIVERSITY; merged 7 pre-existing higher schools including Dar al-Funun heritage; "Mother University" of Iran). IRAN'S FIRST MODERN UNIVERSITY and 'MOTHER UNIVERSITY' (Madar-e Daneshgah-ha) of Iran. Chartered 4 February 1934 by Reza Shah Pahlavi. Merged 7 pre-existing higher schools including DAR AL-FUNUN (1851, Iran's first polytechnic — heritage to one of OLDEST modern educational institutions in Middle East). Located on Enqelab Avenue, Tehran. ~50,000+ students. 25 faculties + research institutes. Distinguished alumni include numerous Iranian Prime Ministers, scientists, writers. CRITICAL CONTEXT: 4 November 1953 anti-Mossadeq coup-related protests; 1953-79 Pahlavi-era prestige institution; 1980-83 Cultural Revolution closed UT for 'Islamicisation'; post-1979 the central site for many student political movements (1999 student protests, 2009 Green Movement).

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