Alzahra University
| Alzahra University | |
|---|---|
| دانشگاه الزهراء | |
 | |
| Established | 1964 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Ensieh Khazali |
Academic staff | 385 |
| Students | 10385 |
| Location | Tehran, Tehran, Iran |
| Campus | Urban |
| Sports | Athletics |
| Website |
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Alzahra University (In Persian: دانشگاه الزهرا) is a female-only state-run university in Vanak, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran. This university is now one of the top universities in Iran and has some progressive programs for future. [1]
History and profile
Founded in 1964 as a private institution under title of The Higher Educational Institute For Girls (In Persian: مدرسه عالی دختران), it was renamed Farah Pahlavi University after empress Farah Pahlavi, the wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. After the Iranian revolution, the university attained a public status, and was renamed Al-Zahra University, after Fatimah Zahra, the daughter of Muhammad prophet of Islam.
The university offers degrees in 67 areas, including 6 PhD degrees. Zahra Rahnavard was appointed as chancellor of Alzahra University on 23 September 1998.
In October 2013, the students at the university protested the rules of mandatory uniforms in classrooms imposed.[2]
Notable alumni
- Faezeh Hashemi, politician.
- Noreen Motamed, painter.
- Ava Serjoie, Ph.D., educator and artist.
- Farkhondeh Torabi, internationally acclaimed animation director.
- Chista Yasrebi, writer.
- Zahra Rahnavard, artist, writer, professor, politician
See also
Faculties of Alzahra University
References
- ↑ "Alzahra University". University Directory. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ↑ Tehran’s al-Zahra University students protest mandatory uniforms INTV. 7 October 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
External links
Coordinates: 35°46′03″N 51°23′33″E / 35.76750°N 51.39250°E