Shiraz University
Encyclopedia
Shiraz University formerly known as Pahlavi University, is a public university
located in Shiraz, Iran
. It is one of the major universities of Iran
.
Presently the University has over 13,000 students, with 53 Bachelor's degree
programs (B.A., B.S.), 61 Master's degree
s programs (M.A., M.S.), one professional degree program (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), and 25 Ph.D.
programs.
Shiraz University traces its roots to 1946, with the establishment of a technical college aimed at training specialists in the medical sciences with a four year program.
Initially called the High Institute of Health, it developed into a medical school
in 1950.
In 1953, the Namazi School of Nursing and the Colleges of Agriculture and Arts and Sciences were established.
With the addition of the College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine in 1954, the school was elevated to university-status and named after the reigning Pahlavi dynasty
. Other units that were subsequently added were the Dental School in 1969, the Graduate School and College of Electronics in 1969, Dentistry in 1970 and the Colleges of Law and Education in 1977.
In 1960, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, invited University of Pennsylvania
president Gaylord Harnwell to come to Iran and examine Iran's higher education
institutions. Harnwell prepared a report at the Shah's request, entitled A Pattern for a New University in Iran, and the Shah subsequently decided that Penn would assist the Iranian government in transforming Pahlavi University into the only institution in the Middle East based on American-style higher education. The University of Pennsylvania
(Penn) thus became highly influential in shaping many of Pahlavi University's departments and institutions. Many faculty members from Penn were hence sent to Shiraz to teach and carry out research at the university, and a widespread exchange program was established. The president of the University of Pennsylvania
was even awarded an honorary degree in Shiraz in recognition of the help of Penn to Pahlavi University.
After the 1979 Islamic Revolution
overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty, drastic changes were implemented at all universities. The name of Pahlavi University was immediately changed to Shiraz University. All universities were closed for three years in a so-called Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987 to islamize all the universities. Shiraz University is well known
as a tough university with low GPA.
Affiliated Academic and Research Institutes of the University and their respective date of inception are:
Public university
A public university is a university that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government, as opposed to private universities. A national university may or may not be considered a public university, depending on regions...
located in Shiraz, Iran
Shiraz, Iran
Shiraz is the sixth most populous city in Iran and is the capital of Fars Province, the city's 2009 population was 1,455,073. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the Roodkhaneye Khoshk seasonal river...
. It is one of the major universities of Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
.
Presently the University has over 13,000 students, with 53 Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
programs (B.A., B.S.), 61 Master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
s programs (M.A., M.S.), one professional degree program (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), and 25 Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
programs.
History
Initially called the High Institute of Health, it developed into a medical school
Medical school
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...
in 1950.
In 1953, the Namazi School of Nursing and the Colleges of Agriculture and Arts and Sciences were established.
With the addition of the College of Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine in 1954, the school was elevated to university-status and named after the reigning Pahlavi dynasty
Pahlavi dynasty
The Pahlavi dynasty consisted of two Iranian/Persian monarchs, father and son Reza Shah Pahlavi and Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi The Pahlavi dynasty consisted of two Iranian/Persian monarchs, father and son Reza Shah Pahlavi (reg. 1925–1941) and Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi The Pahlavi dynasty ...
. Other units that were subsequently added were the Dental School in 1969, the Graduate School and College of Electronics in 1969, Dentistry in 1970 and the Colleges of Law and Education in 1977.
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
president Gaylord Harnwell to come to Iran and examine Iran's higher education
Higher education in Iran
Iran has a large network of private, public, and state affiliated universities offering degrees in higher education. State-run universities of Iran are under the direct supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and Ministry of Health and Medical Education .-Pre-Islamic...
institutions. Harnwell prepared a report at the Shah's request, entitled A Pattern for a New University in Iran, and the Shah subsequently decided that Penn would assist the Iranian government in transforming Pahlavi University into the only institution in the Middle East based on American-style higher education. The University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
(Penn) thus became highly influential in shaping many of Pahlavi University's departments and institutions. Many faculty members from Penn were hence sent to Shiraz to teach and carry out research at the university, and a widespread exchange program was established. The president of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
was even awarded an honorary degree in Shiraz in recognition of the help of Penn to Pahlavi University.
After the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution refers to events involving the overthrow of Iran's monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the...
overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty, drastic changes were implemented at all universities. The name of Pahlavi University was immediately changed to Shiraz University. All universities were closed for three years in a so-called Iran's Cultural Revolution of 1980-1987 to islamize all the universities. Shiraz University is well known
as a tough university with low GPA.
Virtual University of Shiraz
Virtual University of Shiraz is the first Virtual University in Iran.Center for Development of Scientific and Professional Ethics
Center for Development of Scientific and Professional Ethics is the first center for development of scientific and professional ethics at Iranian Universities.University institutes
- 1966 Naranjestan e Ghavam Museum
- 1969 Geotechnical Institute
- 1970 Shiraz University Computer Center
- 1973 Agricultural Research Center
- 1973 Population Center
- 1974 Solar Energy Center
- 1974 Museum of Natural History and Technology
- 1976 Abu Reyhan-e-Birouni Observatory
- 1977 Center for Atomic Radiation
- 1982 Office for Scientific Cooperation and Consultation
- 1983 Eram Botanical Garden
Notable alumni of Shiraz University
- John LimbertJohn LimbertAmbassador John W. Limbert is the former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iran in the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. He is a veteran U.S. diplomat and a former official at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, where he was held captive during the Iran hostage...
, US ambassador. - Richard Nelson FryeRichard Nelson FryeRichard Nelson Frye is an American scholar of Iranic and Central Asian Studies, and Aga Khan Professor Emeritus of Iranian Studies at Harvard University...
, director of the famous "Asia Institute" in Shiraz, and faculty member of the university. - Sohrab RohaniSohrab RohaniOne of the winners of the 2008 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards. Dr. Sohrab Rohani, Professor and Chair, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering University of Western Ontario was named a recipient of the Engineering Medal – Research and Development Category...
, The winners of the 2008 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards(OSPE), Chair of Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at University of Western OntarioUniversity of Western OntarioThe University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and... - Mohammad SoleimaniMohammad SoleimaniMohammad Soleimani is an Iranian politician and former Minister of Communication and Information Technology and formerly the Iranian ambassador to Mali.He was born in kazerun.-Academics:...
, alumnus, Iran's current Minister of Communications. - Alireza TahmasbiAlireza TahmasbiAlireza Tahmasebi is Iran's former Minister of Industry and Mines. He resigned on the 10 of August 2007.He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Université Laval. His master's degree was from Shiraz University.-External links:*...
, alumnus, Iran's current Minister of Mines and Industry. - Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, Iranian politician and former chairman of the Iranian parliament.
- Ata'ollah MohajeraniAta'ollah MohajeraniAta'ollah Mohajerani , , is an Iranian historian, politician, journalist, and author. Ata`ollah Mohajerani served as Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran under reformist President Mohammad Khatami until 2000 when he was resigned from office for alleged permissiveness."-Overview:Dr...
, alumnus, Secretary of Culture during KhatamiKhatami-Politicians:* Mohammad Khatami , Iranian reformist President, former President of Iran * Mohammad Reza Khatami , Iranian reformist politician, Vice Speaker of Iranian Parliament and brother of Mohammad Khatami...
's first presidency. - Mohsen KadivarMohsen KadivarMohsen Kadivar is an Iranian philosopher, University lecturer, cleric and activist. A political dissident, Kadivar has been a vocal critic of the doctrine of clerical rule, also known as Velayat-e Faqih , and a strong advocate of democratic and liberal reforms in Iran...
, Philosopher. - Asadollah AlamAsadollah AlamAmir Asadollah Alam was an Iranian politician who was Prime Minister from 1962 to 1964. He was also Minister of Royal Court, President of Pahlavi University and Governor of Sistan and Baluchestan Province.-Early life:...
, Chancellor, close advisor of Shah Mohammad Reza PahlaviMohammad Reza PahlaviMohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, Shah of Persia , ruled Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11 February 1979...
.
See also
- Higher Education in IranHigher education in IranIran has a large network of private, public, and state affiliated universities offering degrees in higher education. State-run universities of Iran are under the direct supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and Ministry of Health and Medical Education .-Pre-Islamic...
- Shiraz University of Medical SciencesShiraz University of Medical SciencesShiraz University of Medical Sciences is public medical school located in Shiraz, Iran. It is ranked as one of Iran's top medical schools, with more than 5000 students studying for 83 different degrees, and a staff of nearly 13,000 faculty and personnel...
- Shiraz University of TechnologyShiraz University of TechnologyShiraz University of Technology is the second public university in the Fars Province in higher technological education, basic and applied research. In 2004, the Government offered technical assistance for establishing an institute of higher education in engineering in Shiraz...
External links
- Official web site of Shiraz University
- Shiraz University Central Library
- Shiraz University Museum of Natural History
- Virtual University of Shiraz
- Shiraz University Center for Radiation Protection
- Shiraz University Center of Excellence for Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering (CECMME)
- Shiraz University Engine Research Center