Golestan University

Golestan University
دانشگاه گلستان
TypePublic
Established2008 (2008)
Academic affiliation
Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (Iran)
PresidentDr. Farhad Yaghmaei [1]
Academic staff
158
Students4000
Location
Gorgan
,
Golestan
,
Iran
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://www.gu.ac.ir

History

Separated in 2008 from the Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, founded in 1957, The Golestan University is a major institute of higher education located in Gorgan, a large city bordering the Caspian Sea, in the province of Golestan, in north-eastern Iran. Acceptance to Golestan University as a publicly funded university, is through a highly competitive entrance exam Nationwide University Entrance Exams. Golestan University has close ties with Golestan Science and Technology Park, Golestan University of Medical Sciences and Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. GU offers a wide range of courses in three faculties: Humanities, Sciences, and Engineering and Technology (in two campuses).

With more than 150 academic staff, four faculties and various research centers,there are nearly 4000 students in 72 fields of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate and research scholars leading to B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The university is spread over three campuses.

Faculties

At present, Golestan University is spread over three campuses housing four faculties and research centers:

  • Faculty of Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Gorgan and Ali Abad)
  • Faculty of Humanities
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References
  1. http://gu.ac.ir/Controls/NewsFiles/7693.htm



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