Shiraz University
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Shiraz University (Persian: دانشگاه شيراز ), formerly known as Pahlavi University, is a public university located in Shiraz, Iran. It is one the major universities of Iran (Persia).
Presently the University has over 13,000 students, with 53 programs Bachelor's degree programs (B.A., B.S.), 61 Master's degrees programs (M.A., M.S.), one professional degree program (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), and 25 Ph.D. programs.
History
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.
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) was very influential in shaping many of Pahlavi University's departments and institutions. Many faculty members from Penn were sent to Shiraz to teach and carry out research at the university. 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. Frye, R. N.. Greater Iran. Mazda Publishers. 2005. ISBN 1568591772. p.232
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. In 1986, the Iranian Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education took over the departments and faculties in the medical sciences and created a separate Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.
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-Birooni Observatory
- 1977 Center for Atomic Radiation
- 1982 Office for Scientific Cooperation and Consultation
- 1983 Eram Botanical Garden
Notables of ShizU
- Mohsen Kadivar
- Mostafa Moeen
- Ata'ollah Mohajerani
- Asadollah Alam, Chancellor
- Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel
- John Limbert, US ambassador
- Mohammad Soleimani, alumnus, Iran's current Minister of Communications
- Alireza Tahmasbi, alumnus, Iran's current Minister oif Mines and Industry
- Richard Nelson Frye, director of the famous "Asia Institute" in Shiraz, and faculty member of the university.
See also
References
External links
- [Official web site of Shiraz University]
- [Shiraz University Central Library]
- Regional Library of Science and Technology
- Kharazmi Library
- Narenjestan e Qavam Museum
- [Shiraz University Museum of Natural History and Technology]
- [Shiraz University Center for Radiation Protection]
- Shiraz University Climate Research Center
- [Shiraz University Center for Excellence in Computational Mechanics]
- Eram Botanical Gardens of Shiraz University
- Shiraz University Geotechnical Institute
- Shiraz University Solar Research Center
- Shiraz University Agricultural Research Center
- Abu Reihan Biruni Observatory
- [Shiraz University Engine Research Center]
- Shiraz University Office of Scientific Cooperation and Consultation
- Shiraz University Publication Center
- Shiraz University Population Center
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