Study in Iran.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether Iran fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | Univ. of Tehran bachelor: EUR 1,050 - 1,800 per semester |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | No official figure found |
| Language requirements | Set by each university; many courses are in Persian |
| Visa route | Via university consular office; collect at an Iranian consulate |
From shortlist to application.
Establish the university’s admission process and the required SAORG registration. Check the actual language of instruction for your course.
Confirm an accepted payment method from Pakistan in writing, as the reference does not establish one general route. For regulated courses, verify recognition; review current official travel advice before planning attendance.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Conditional Foreign students cannot work full-time; the university may allow research or educational projects |
|---|---|
| Master's | Conditional Foreign students cannot work full-time; the university may allow research or educational projects |
| PhD | Conditional Foreign students cannot work full-time; the university may allow research or educational projects |
Full-time work not allowed; research projects only with university permission
After your qualification
Not found on an official page; ask the university and the immigration authority
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- Pakistan MOFA travel advisory, 10 January 2026 ↗https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/travel-advisory-for-pakistani-nationals-regarding-iran
- MFA electronic visa portal ↗https://evisa.mfa.ir/en/
- SBMU consular guide, Student Visa Type E ↗https://en.sbmu.ac.ir/Consular-Services-for-International-Students
- University of Tehran admission requirements ↗https://admissions.ut.ac.ir/en/page/7391
- University of Tehran international tuition ↗https://admissions.ut.ac.ir/en/page/7396/annual-tuition-fee-for-international-students
- TUMS fee structure, September 2026 intake ↗https://en.tums.ac.ir/en/page/10/fee-structure
- TUMS financial aid ↗https://en.tums.ac.ir/en/page/114/financial-aid
- University of Tehran international scholarship ↗https://international.ut.ac.ir/en/page/1319/ut-scholarships-for-international-students
- PM&DC press release, 14 September 2025 ↗https://pmdc.pk/Documents/press/Press%20Release%20on%20Foreign%20Graduate%20NRE%20Examination.pdf
- HEC, 14-year and 16-year equivalence FAQ ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/DES/Pages/FAQs/FAQs-Local.aspx
- HEC, documents it attests ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/students/DAS/Pages/Documents-Attested.aspx
- IBCC, SSC and HSSC attestation ↗https://ibcc.edu.pk/faq-new/attestation-faqs/
- SBP FE Circular No. 04 of 2017 ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/epd/2017/FEC4.htm
