Thinking aboutwhere to study, something that comes to mind first is the quality that isrequired to lead us to achieve our goal. It is not just the university thatshould be decent; the country should provide us with the latest technologicaladvancement. The safety, people, cost of education and living, jobopportunities, the validity of the visa, health facilities, and efficienttransportation system are some other important factors that are alwaysconsidered. Why many students leave their own country and travel abroad tocontinue their education is just to benefit from the opportunities that are notavailable in their own country.
Studying therecent university admission records, it can be seen that the number of studentswho have applied to Iranian universities has been on the rise, especially thestudents from neighboring countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria,Russia, and many more far countries. This increase is more vivid in the numberof foreign students admitted to Amirkabir University of Technology as one the best universities in the region.It indicates that nowadays,it is a great chance for foreign students to continue their education in Iran.It is said that to study in Iran for Pakistani students is like a dream thatthey try a lot to achieve. The great number of foreign students in Iran isproving the fact that this country and the universities are qualified enoughthat can satisfy your needs, especially those of Afghan students. They areconsidered as a piece of evidence that the Amirkabir University of Technologycan be the best university in Iran.Let's know why they think soby getting more familiar with the country and the university.
About Iran
Iran, as one ofthe safest countries in the region, is located in Western Asia. It is borderedby Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkmenistan to the north, and the Persian Gulf tothe South. The important position it has is due to the large reserves ofpetroleum and natural gas. It is the 18th largest country, and the populationis over 81 million.
It has anancient and great culture that dates back to 5000 years ago. You can heardifferent languages and dialects like Arabic, Turkmen, Gilaki, Kurdish,Armenian, although the official language is Persian. Many people visit Iran dueto its great art, literature, music, and architecture. This wonderland has somemore positive points, in comparison with the countries in the region, like theaffordable cost of living.
The mosthighlighted issue in mind for Afghan students is rent. It should be noticedthat even if you like to live in a megacity, you don't need to spend a fortunedue to two reasons. One is the permission you can get to have a part-time job,and another is the affordability of the apartments. A one-bedroom apartmentwith shared utilities, Internet subscription, local transportation, food, andinsurance can cost you about $500, which can be less if you prefer to live inthe suburbs.
Study in a safe place
It is prominentfor the foreign students to be and feel safe while studying and living inanother country. The low crime rate, economic stability, convenient lifestyle,and educational facilities are the other reasons that draw people to thiscountry. As it is commonly thought in Iran, universities have unique featuresthat show modernism and development. There are many other decent universitieslike the University of Tehran, Amirkabir University of Technology, TarbiatModarres University, Iran University of Science, and Technology, ShirazUniversity, Shahid Beheshti University, and many more. Let's get familiar withone of the best ones.
Amirkabir University of Technology or AUT
This universitywhich was established in 1928, is a public research center. It is also known asTehran Polytechnic. It is not only famous in Iran but in the world. It is thesecond top university in Iran and holds the 477 ranks by QS of the top 1000universities of the world. It has been less than a century that this universityhas been offering developed services to national and international students.However, comparing the facilities, and the various courses, we that it cannotbe beaten. That's why it is Afghan students' preference because they can chooseany course that some European and American universities offer.
During thefirst years of establishment, it had only five departments; however, since ithas been famous for Mother of Engineering, there are very many departments likeRobotics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, ChemicalEngineering, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, andInformation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, MarineTechnology, Mathematics, and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mining,and Metallurgy Engineering, Energy Engineering, and Physics, Polymer, and ColorEngineering, Textile Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. It is not justlimited to Tehran.
Amirkabir University of Technology's campuses
If it is notpossible for you to study in Tehran, you can get the benefits of this advanceduniversity in other big cities like Mahshahr, Bandar Abbas, and Garmsar. Theyare equally developed and facilitated with all the latest technologicalequipment. The teaching approaches are unforgettable. You can learn all thesubjects functionally and practically, for they collaborate with differentorganizations and companies. For example, the campuses in Mahshar and BandarAbbas collaborate with local petroleum and marine industries, respectively. So,whoever cares about education, Iran doesn't disappoint him.
Whatever degreelevel you register in, all the branches of Amirkabir University can supportyou. They offer Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. Both genders areadmitted. The facilities like different libraries, recreational, and sportsfacilities, online courses, distant learning opportunities, and alsoadministrative services are available to all foreign students. However, Afghanstudents find the university more convenient, especially because of thedistance and the familiarity of the official language in Iran with their ownlanguage. If you have any questions, and you want to get informed, you cancontact the Admission Office of the Amirkabir University of Technology. Thestaff members can help you to apply, choose your course, get a scholarship, andgive you advice on any kind of problem you face with.
How to apply
Applying to theAmirkabir University of Technology takes some minutes in case all the documentsare ready, and it is definitely worth it. The first and foremost important stepis clicking on the official site of the university, www.aut.ac.ir. You can get all you need.However, if you cannot get what you want, you had better contact the admissionstaff members of the university. Generally, applying to the university startswith clicking on "Choosing a program." Once you have done that,choose "Apply Now," which should be followed by "Send your request"and "Go to study." Each step asks you to do something or upload somedocuments, which is why the documents should already be prepared.
Therequired documents
Clicking on theofficial site, all the needed information is presented in detail. However, tosummarize what should be done, you should bear the following points in yourmind. The first thing that must be done is register and get an AUT emailaccount. That way, you can easily connect with the admission office members. Tounderstand you are qualified or not, they assess you according to your academicrecord, extracurricular interests, intellectual achievements, and personalbackground. There is a definite fact that without preparing some documents, youare not able to be evaluated or admitted. So, take it into consideration, andprepare the needed documents before the expected time. They are:
- Transcripts of the last three years of high school;
- High school diploma;
- Transcript of BSc degree;
- Transcript of MSc degree (if applicable);
- Completed application form;
- A proposal of the thesis for Ph.D. applicants (500-600Words);
- Two recommendation letters for MSc, and Ph.D.applicants;
- The abstract of the MSc thesis (in two pages) forPh.D. applicants;
- A copy of the passport;
- Scholarship letter (if available);
- A clear scan of the applicant's photo.
So, that's allyou need. Now it is time to know what is needed to get the scholarship of theAmirkabir University of Technology, especially for Afghan students if they wantto save their money and decrease the education cost.
Scholarship
Almost allstudents prefer to get a scholarship from the university and be benefited fromall the free services it offers. Although the competition is high, it is notimpossible. The only thing you need to do is preparing some documents and alsobe academically qualified. So, you need to …
1. Prepareyour completed documents;
2. Getthem officially issued;
3. Haveyour transcripts of the courses and grades in each semester officiallycredited;
4. Prepareany documentation like dissertations, essay summaries, and letters of recommendation;
5. Get acopy of the page in your passport that shows personal data and photograph;
6. Get theuniversity to verify the transcripts;
7. Uploadthe scans of the original documents, both the front and back sides.
There are twomore points that you should care about. One of which is a certificate thatindicates your good command of the Persian language; otherwise, you must takepart in some Persian classes. You should be careful that some essentialinformation like your name and birthdate is the same in all the documents.Since the authenticity of your documents is checked, you should care about thevalidity of them.
Therequirements
Wining ascholarship means no worry about the cost, which is why many applicants try toget it. However, it is impossible for every student to benefit from that, forthere are some limitations. There is an age requirement; for BA or BSc, youmust be under 24 years old, and for MA or MSc under 28. GPA can be consideredas another limitation. If you study for BA, at the end of the second term, yourGPA must be at least 16; this number for MSc is 17 out of 20.
If you havethem all and are qualified enough, you should know that the scholarship coversregistration tuition of Persian courses, dormitories, insurance, and some otherpoints. But, you can just receive a scholarship from one source. Now, if youprefer to choose a self-funded university or to pay the tuition of Amirkabiruniversity, you should be prepared and know some about the cost of education.
Cost of education
According towhat records show based on the students' comments, especially Afghan students,and some factual statements, students haven't been worried about the education cost. It is affordable and easy for students to pay due tohaving permission from the authorities to work part-time to earn their living.
Anyway, to knowhow much you should pay, let's clarify the fact that tuition fees depend on thedegree level, areas of study, your nationality, and some other criteria. To becompletely informed, you can click on www.aut.ac.ir to see what you need to know. To put it in a nutshell,the tuition cost for a bachelor's degree is approximately 9000 US dollars peryear. But, a year of studies at the Master's level is about 7000 US dollars. Toget more details, you can get in touch with the admission office. You can alsobe informed about student visas too.
Student visa
Considering thevalidity of student visas, Iran can assure foreign students, especially Afghanstudents, about its value. So, if you have been worried, you can feel relieved.However, to have a student visa, you need to have some documents prepared. Two applicationforms in addition to a passport that is valid for at least six months, tworecent photographs, and a form of acceptance from an accredited university oreducational center. Having done that, pay a visa fee, and be a student of theAmirkabir University of Technology. Benefit what others have benefited so far
