History
AUT’s lengthy history of success has flourished even more significantly, after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. Amirkabir University has continuously offered distinguished services and contributed to the achievement of numerous educational and research goals.
Education
Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) is among the oldest and most prestigious of higher education technical and engineering institutes in Iran.
Research
In appearance, the fundamental strategy of third-generation universities is to focus on innovation process, but this strategy inherently means that research and technology are used to promote the level of people’s welfare and satisfaction in national and international scales.
Amirkabir University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #351 Ranking
- 45 Scholarships
- 525 Academic Staff
- 11,550 Students
- 231 Students (int'l)
- 4,043 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Amirkabir University of Technology Overview
Amirkabir University of Technology Scholarships
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Amirkabir University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 73 reviews
- 5 Star 24 Reviews
- 4 Star 28 Reviews
- 3 Star 15 Reviews
- 2 Star 4 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
Some courses really helped me find my interests.
The university is one of the top three universities in Iran. It includes many professional professors specially for computer science and bioinformatics. I got introduced to different aspects of computer sciences and I could experience each aspect through our projects and i found my interests over time.
a very good university
Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT) provided an excellent educational foundation. The mathematics department's strength is evident, and the university caters to various engineering fields. I spent four years in the energy engineering department, a relatively recent program. Initially, there were limitations in experienced faculty. However, I witnessed a positive trend, with the department's faculty quality improving considerably throughout my studies.
Outstanding Education with Room for Growth
Amirkabir University’s Electrical Engineering program offers a strong foundation in theoretical and practical aspects, backed by experienced faculty and cutting-edge labs. The curriculum is rigorous, fostering problem-solving skills and innovation. I particularly appreciated the opportunities for hands-on projects and industry collaborations, which bridged the gap between academics and real-world applications. However, some areas could be improved, such as enhancing the availability of elective courses and reducing bureaucratic hurdles in research approvals. Additionally, expanding international partnerships would elevate the global exposure of students. Overall, my experience was highly rewarding, and I would recommend it to those seeking a solid engineering education with an emphasis on research and innovation.
Amirkabir University of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 351 | 351 | 351 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 53 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 375 | 403 | 456 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 63 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | 649 | 712 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2025 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 901 | - |
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Student services
- Dormitory Management
- Veterans Services
- Office of Instruction and Assessment
- Publishing
- Discipline Services
- Office of Student Scientific Association
- Recreation Services
- Building Maintenance
- Food Services
Housing services
Amirkabir University of Technology has 8 dormitories for boys, 8 for girls and 4 family dorms that can house more than 4,500 students. All dormitories are conveniently located around campus. Iranian students live with students from other nationalities in a friendly home setting in AUT dormitories.
Amenities each dormitory include free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the building, laundry facilities, on-site convenience store, facilities for table tennis, darts, foosball, chess and etc. that students can use.
Live and study in one of the greatest cities in the world – you’re just minutes away from Theatre-Shahr, Vahdat Hall and all the museums, shopping, theatres and excitement Tehran has to offer.Library services
The library of the Department of Industrial Engineering is currently housing a large number of books, periodicals, material resources, CDs and students’ thesis in specialized fields that aim to meet the needs of undergraduate’s postgraduate students in their courses and research projects.
A much greater collection book, period, CDs is available at the University Central Library.
Medical services
University's counseling center through providing mental health services in the form of four units of psychiatry, psychometric, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy, tries to help to the mental health of the academic community, including professors, staff and students.
Sports facilities
AUT has a sports complex which includes a multipurpose hall for sports (indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, handball), soccer field, tennis halls, gyms, aerobics hall, shooting hall, swimming pool, sauna and hot tub. Also, since 2013, a private ladies lounge has been established for the exclusive use of women’s sporting activities like aerobics, yoga and etc. In addition, a public sporting hall started operating in 2012 in which till now, table tennis classes and roller blading classes have been held.
Accreditation
The university was established in 1958. It is accredited by Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Iran.