Tarbiat Modares University

Tarbiat Modares University is a public, exclusively graduate research university in Tehran, established to educate advanced researchers and future academic leaders. With roughly 8,000–10,000 graduate students, more than 750 faculty members, 17 faculties, and 14 research centers, it offers substantial research capacity without an undergraduate mission. Its science and technology park connects university research with knowledge-based companies, while its Tehran location places researchers near national institutions, industrial firms, and innovation networks. Research is supported through competitive national and institutional funding, alongside public-sector and industry collaboration. The park and related university innovation functions provide a pathway for technology development and commercialization.