Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) Introduction

Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) is a famous public university in Iran, located in the capital Tehran. TMU was founded in 1982. It is a university focusing on graduate education and the only exclusive graduate university in Iran. The school enjoys a high reputation in scientific research and higher education, and has trained a large number of academic talents and researchers for Iran.

Establishment time

1982: Tarbiat Modares University was established to train university professors and researchers. 

Nature of the school

Public university

Address

Tehran, Iran

History of the school

1982: Tarbiat Modares University was established, becoming the first and only university in Iran focusing on graduate education.

1990s: The school gradually expanded, adding multiple colleges and research institutes, becoming one of the top higher education institutions in Iran.

Early 21st century: TMU further developed and established cooperative relations with many well-known universities and research institutions in the world, enhancing its influence in the international academic community.

Educational philosophy

TMU is committed to cultivating academic talents and researchers with international vision and innovative ability through high-quality education and research. The school emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, encourages students to think critically and innovatively, and provides students with an open and inclusive learning environment.

Key disciplines and research directions

Natural Sciences

Engineering

Medicine

Humanities and Social Sciences

Education

Faculties and projects

College of Natural Sciences

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biological Sciences

College of Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Medical College

Internal Medicine

Surgery

Pediatrics

Obstetrics and Gynecology

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Sociology

Psychology

Political Science

Economics

College of Education

Educational Administration

Educational Psychology

Curriculum and Teaching

Research Center

TMU has multiple research centers covering a wide range of scientific research fields, such as:

Natural Science Research Center

Engineering Research Center

Medical Research Center

Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center

Education Research Center

Faculty Team

TMU has a high-level faculty team with more than 1,000 full-time faculty members, many of whom have overseas study backgrounds and rich research experience. The faculty not only excels in teaching, but also publishes a large number of high-quality research papers in internationally renowned journals. 

International Cooperation

TMU has established cooperative relations with many internationally renowned universities and research institutions, providing students with extensive international exchange and learning opportunities. The school regularly holds international academic conferences and seminars, inviting international scholars and experts to exchange ideas.

Campus Facilities

TMU has modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and student dormitories, providing students with an excellent learning and living environment. The school also has multiple scientific research laboratories and practice bases, providing students with abundant practical opportunities.

Employment Support

TMU provides students with comprehensive employment support services, including career planning, resume writing, interview skills training, etc. The school has established close cooperative relations with many enterprises and research institutions, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Featured Projects

International Graduate Program: TMU's international graduate program attracts students from all over the world. The program adopts bilingual teaching, and the course content combines international best practices with local market needs.

Scientific Research Projects: TMU has carried out a large number of scientific research projects in multiple disciplines, achieved important research results, and provided students with opportunities to participate in scientific research.

Practice Base Project: TMU cooperates with many scientific research institutions and enterprises to provide students with rich practice opportunities and help them better master professional skills.

History and Achievements

Since its establishment, TMU has cultivated many outstanding academic talents and researchers, and has made important contributions to the development of scientific research and higher education in Iran and even the Middle East. The school has made remarkable achievements in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, medicine, humanities and social sciences, and education, and has won many domestic and international awards and recognitions.

Research Results

Natural Sciences: TMU has important research results in the field of natural sciences, especially in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological sciences.

Engineering: TMU has important research results in the field of engineering, especially in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and computer engineering.

Medicine: TMU has important research results in the field of medicine, especially in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology.

Humanities and Social Sciences: TMU has important research results in the field of humanities and social sciences, especially in sociology, psychology, political science and economics.

Education: TMU has important research results in the field of education, especially in educational management, educational psychology and curriculum and teaching theory.

Rankings

QS World University Rankings 2024: Not in the top 1000, but enjoys a high reputation in Iran.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024: Not in the top 1000, but enjoys a high reputation in Iran.