University Overview
Established in 1949, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mashhad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Razavi Khorasan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Iranian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FUM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad |
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| Name (Non Latin) | دانشگاه فردوسى مشهد |
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| Founded | 1949 |
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| Address | Azadi Square, University Paradise Mashhad 91779-48974 Razavi Khorasan Iran |
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(511) 842 7070 |
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(511) 840 3461 |
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