Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

The Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch (Persian: دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد کرج, Dāneshgāh-e Āzād-e Eslāmi vahed-e Karaj) is one of the best and comprehensive branch of the Islamic Azad University which was established in Karaj, Alborz, Iran in 1984. It started its activities with 500 students who studied in 7 fields of study. Nowadays this big university complex consists of 12 faculties, 1 technical and vocational college and 9 research centers.[2]

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Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch
  • دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد کرج
TypePrivate
Established1984
PresidentMohammad Hassan Borhanifar
Academic staff
584
StudentsAbout 35000
Location
Karaj
,
Alborz
,
Iran
CampusUrban, 47 hectares (120 acres)
ColoursDark and light Blue[1]   
Websitewww.kiau.ac.ir

As of October 2016, the university is ranked as the 629th best university in the world according to U.S. News and World Report.[3]

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering
  • Department of Civil Engineering (BS, MS)
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering (BS, MS)
  • Department of Industrial Engineering (BS, MS)
  • Department of Electrical Engineering (BS, MS, PhD)
  • Department of Computer Engineering (BS, MS, PhD)
  • Department of Materials Engineering (BS, MS, PhD)
  • Department of Architecture (BA, MA, PhD)

See also

References
  1. "Islamic Azad University Logotype usage guidelines" (PDF). Islamic Azad University. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  2. http://www.kiau.ac.ir/persian/about.htm
  3. http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/407714/11-Iranian-universities-on-world-s-top-1-000-list

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