Shiraz University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1179 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #304 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #14 of 310 | In Iran |
| #2 of 6 | In Shiraz |
| #112 of 1,013 | For Nuclear Engineering |
| Top50% | For 141 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- shirazu.ac.ir
- Languages
- Persian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 18%*
* Shiraz 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 competitive entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 19,000 |
| Full time employee | 700 |
| Student:staff ratio | 27:1 |
Research profile
Shiraz University is a world-class research university with 31,438 scientific papers published and 429,571 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Shiraz University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 63 | 369 |
| 1992 | 65 | 318 |
| 1993 | 69 | 332 |
| 1994 | 73 | 356 |
| 1995 | 88 | 475 |
| 1996 | 81 | 467 |
| 1997 | 97 | 444 |
| 1998 | 108 | 615 |
| 1999 | 182 | 705 |
| 2000 | 116 | 747 |
| 2001 | 134 | 957 |
| 2002 | 218 | 1111 |
| 2003 | 235 | 1393 |
| 2004 | 312 | 1634 |
| 2005 | 361 | 1992 |
| 2006 | 447 | 2559 |
| 2007 | 558 | 3111 |
| 2008 | 776 | 4166 |
| 2009 | 814 | 5117 |
| 2010 | 978 | 6619 |
| 2011 | 1164 | 8715 |
| 2012 | 1369 | 10586 |
| 2013 | 1383 | 12719 |
| 2014 | 1522 | 14952 |
| 2015 | 1857 | 17034 |
| 2016 | 1931 | 19438 |
| 2017 | 1969 | 21851 |
| 2018 | 2103 | 27452 |
| 2019 | 2203 | 33765 |
| 2020 | 2415 | 43121 |
| 2021 | 2397 | 52440 |
| 2022 | 2016 | 59203 |
| 2023 | 1827 | 61095 |
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 Shiraz 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kardani (Associate degree) | Agriculture, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychology, Technology, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Karshenasi (Bachelor's degree) | Accountancy, Economics, Management, Social Sciences |
| Karshenasi Arshad (Master's degree) | Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Criminal Law, Criminology, Earth Sciences, Education of the Gifted, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Information Sciences, Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Library Science, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy of Education, Physical Education, Physics, Private Law, Psychology, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
| Doctorate | Agriculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Curriculum, Earth Sciences, Education of the Gifted, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Energy Engineering, Information Sciences, Islamic Law, Islamic Theology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Philosophy of Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Law, Sports, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
Shiraz University alumni
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Mohsen Kadivar
- Occupations
- writertheologianmullahintellectualphilosopher
- Biography
-
Mohsen Kadivar is a mujtahid, Islamic theologian, philosopher, writer, leading intellectual reformist, and research professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University. A political Iranian dissident, Kadivar has been a vocal critic of the doctrine of clerical rule, also known as Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist), and a strong advocate of democratic and liberal reforms in Iran as well as constructional reform in understanding of shari'a and Shi'a theology. Kadivar has served time in prison in Iran for his political activism and beliefs.
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Ata'ollah Mohajerani
- Occupations
- international forum participantnovelistwriterpoliticiantranslator
- Biography
-
Sayyid Ata'ollah Mohajerani is an Iranian journalist, author, and reformist politician. Mohajerani served as Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran under President Mohammad Khatami from 1997 until 2000 when he was fired from office for alleged "permissiveness". He is living as a UK citizen.
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Ali Asghar Khodadoust
- Occupations
- physician
- Biography
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Ali Asghar Khodadoust was an Iranian eye surgeon specializing in corneal transplantation, in whose honor the Khodadoust rejection line is named.
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Mohammad Ali Zolfigol
- Occupations
- chemistresearcher
- Biography
-
Mohammad Ali Zolfigol is an Iranian professor of chemistry and current Minister of Science, Research and Technology, since August 25, 2021. He was the President of Bu-Ali Sina University from August 2, 2008 to June 8, 2014. He is also a permanent member of the Academy of Sciences of Iran.
Shiraz University faculties and divisions
| School : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Farm Management, Horticulture, Irrigation, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science |
|---|---|
| School : Art and Architecture | Architecture, Handicrafts, Multimedia, Town Planning |
| School : Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| School : Civil and Material Engineering | Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| School : e-Learning | Electrical Engineering, English, Information Technology, Law, Tourism |
| School : Economics, Management and Social Sciences | Accountancy, Economics, Management, Sociology |
| School : Education and Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Physical Education, Primary Education, Special Education |
| School : Electrical and Computer Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Law and Political Science | Criminal Law, International Law, Islamic Law, Law, Political Sciences, Public Law |
| School : Literature and Humanities | Arabic, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Persian |
| School : Mechanical Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering |
| School : New Science and Technology | Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology |
| School : Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| School : Theology and Islamic Studies | Islamic Theology, Koran, Theology |
| School : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | دانشگاه شیراز |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT) |
| Colors | dark blue, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Jomhoori Eslami Blvd Shiraz, Fars, 71946-84471 Iran |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,566,000 |