Alzahra University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2532 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #795 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #23 of 310 | In Iran |
| #12 of 37 | In Tehran |
| #515 of 2,235 | For Pharmacy |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Enrollment
- 9,962
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- alzahra.ac.ir
- Languages
- Persian
- Acceptance rate
- 37%*
* Alzahra University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 9,962 |
Research profile
Alzahra University has published 8,087 scientific papers with 73,100 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, and Medicine.
Alzahra University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 | 19 |
| 1998 | 16 | 32 |
| 1999 | 18 | 59 |
| 2000 | 24 | 52 |
| 2001 | 49 | 69 |
| 2002 | 43 | 104 |
| 2003 | 23 | 153 |
| 2004 | 67 | 158 |
| 2005 | 78 | 249 |
| 2006 | 139 | 423 |
| 2007 | 164 | 757 |
| 2008 | 148 | 733 |
| 2009 | 196 | 900 |
| 2010 | 237 | 1062 |
| 2011 | 322 | 1574 |
| 2012 | 282 | 1790 |
| 2013 | 292 | 2103 |
| 2014 | 335 | 2432 |
| 2015 | 445 | 2937 |
| 2016 | 542 | 3601 |
| 2017 | 567 | 4014 |
| 2018 | 608 | 4920 |
| 2019 | 654 | 6038 |
| 2020 | 785 | 7363 |
| 2021 | 766 | 8985 |
| 2022 | 625 | 10146 |
| 2023 | 569 | 10932 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Alzahra University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,000,000 Iranian Rials |
| Master's Degree | 20,000,000 Iranian Rials |
| PhD Degree | 25,000,000 Iranian Rials |
Alzahra University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Alzahra University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Karshenasi (Bachelor's degree) | Accountancy, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Arabic, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Curriculum, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Electrical Engineering, English, Family Studies, Fashion Design, French, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, History, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Islamic Law, Islamic Theology, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Painting and Drawing, Persian, Physical Education, Physical Engineering, Physics, Printing and Printmaking, Russian, Special Education, Sports, Sports Management, Statistics, Textile Design |
|---|---|
| Karshenasi Arshad (Master's degree) | Accountancy, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Arabic, Archiving, Artificial Intelligence, Astrophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Clinical Psychology, Computer Engineering, Curriculum, E-Business/Commerce, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Energy Engineering, Fashion Design, Foreign Languages Education, French, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, History, History of Religion, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, Islamic Law, Islamic Theology, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Painting and Drawing, Persian, Philosophy of Education, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Plant Pathology, Psychology, Sociology, Software Engineering, Solid State Physics, Sports, Sports Management, Statistics, Textile Design, Translation and Interpretation, Women's Studies |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Analytical Chemistry, Arabic, Biotechnology, Curriculum, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, Koran, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Persian, Philosophy of Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology |
Notable alumni
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Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani
- Occupations
- activist
- Biography
-
Faezeh Hashemi Bahramani, better known as Faezeh Hashemi Rafsanjani is an Iranian women's rights activist, politician and former journalist who served as a member of Iranian parliament from 1996 to 2000. She is also president of Executives of Construction Party women's league and the former editor-in-chief of Zan newspaper.
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Atena Farghadani
- Occupations
- human rights activistpaintercartoonistcaricaturist
- Biography
-
Atena Farghadani is an Iranian artist and political activist, who was imprisoned for 18 months. Amnesty International considers her a prisoner of conscience. She was released on 3 May 2016.
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Elham Fakhari
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- politicianpsychologist
- Biography
-
Elham Fakhari is a psychologist, Politician, writer, painter, poet, member of the Central Council of the National Trust Party, and a former member of the City Council of Tehran, Ray, and Tajrish.
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Negar Boban
- Years
- 1973-.. (age 51)
- Occupations
- architect
- Biography
-
Negar Bouban is an Iranian oud and barbat player and student of Mansour Nariman, best known for playing Iranian folk music and improvisational works.
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Samira Alikhanzadeh
- Occupations
- artist
- Biography
-
Samira Alikhanzadeh is an Iranian visual artist and painter. She lives and works in Tehran.
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Nurieh Mozaffari
- Occupations
- lecturerpainter
- Biography
-
Nurieh Mozaffari is an Iranian–born contemporary painter.
Alzahra University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Poetry and Art Research | Fine Arts, Literature |
|---|---|
| Centre : Sadr International Economic Research | International Economics |
| Centre : Women Research | Educational Sciences, Family Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Arts | Communication Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Handicrafts, Industrial Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design |
| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences and Psychology | Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Information Sciences |
| Faculty : Engineering | Artificial Intelligence, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Literature | Arabic, English, French, History, Linguistics, Persian, Russian, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Mathematical Sciences | Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Physics and Chemistry | Chemistry, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Information Technology, Law, Management, Social Sciences, Sociology, Women's Studies |
| Faculty : Theology | Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Koran, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Education, Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | دانشگاه الزهرا |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT) |
| Motto | زن فرهیخته، جامعه بالنده |
Location and contacts
| Address | Deh-e-Vanak St. Tehran, Tehran, 19938-91176 Iran |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,694,000 |