Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran

Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Seal of the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Mottoبدون شعار رسمی

شعار غیر رسمی شامل: اطلب العلم من المهد الى اللحد (Arabic)
ز گهواره تا گور دانش بجوی
آرمان ایرانی برای جهانی شدن
یادگیری و زندگی

(Persian)
Motto in English
No official motto

Unofficial mottoes include:

Seek Knowledge from the Cradle to the Grave
Iranian Aspirations for Globalization
Learn and Live
TypePrivate research university
EstablishedNovember 1, 1984; 40 years ago (1984-11-01)
Parent institution
Islamic Azad University
PresidentMohammad Mehdi Tehranchi
RectorJamshid Sabaghzadeh
Academic staff
1,738 { 570 (Full-time) & 18 (Part-time) + 1,150 (Visiting and Adjunct) } (Spring 2021)
Administrative staff
700 (Fall 2022)
Students52,829 (Fall 2022)
Undergraduates27,583 (Fall 2022)
Postgraduates16,165 (Fall 2022)
1,044 Professional Doctorate and 5,237 Ph.D. (Fall 2022)
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Total 860 acres (350 ha)
Core Campus 62 acres (25 ha)
ColoursDark and light blue   
NicknameS&R, SRBIAU, Science and Research University
Websitesrb.iau.ir

The Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch is a private research university located in Tehran, Iran. This university is ranked 647 in the world, 379 in research, 416 in innovation and 231 in social. [1] Tehran Science and Research Unit is located next to the central organization of Islamic Azad University. This is the independent comprehensive university and the best and largest Islamic Azad University[2] and has research and laboratory centers[3] specializing in educational fields at the undergraduate, master's and doctorate levels, and professionals. More than 50,000 students are offered (the focus of this university unit is more on postgraduate studies) [4] Many figures and university professors are graduates of this university unit. In academics, there are more than 1000 full-time, part-time and visiting professors in various fields.