The Faculty of World Studies is now accepting applications for PhD Iranian Studies. This program is ONLY AVAILABLE to Non-Iranian candidates.

Doctor of Philosophy in Iranian Studies is an internationally recognized degree from the University of Tehran. It is an intensive four-year program consisting of rigorous course-work and research following a multi-disciplinary approach in a “socio-cultural” or “political” orientation. During the first two years, students will pass 9 modules total. After successfully passing all the requirements and evaluations, students will be required to write an extensive PhD dissertation on a subject of their own interest related to Iranian studies. This research project will be supervised by at least two faculty members from University of Tehran, and must be defended before a board of examiners. All PhD students must write their PhD thesis entirely in Persian.

Application Requirements:

• A filled out application form

• Scanned copy of passport

• This program is offered to Iranian and non-Iranian candidates under the age of 45.

• Candidates are required to have MA, MSc or an equivalent post-graduate degree from a recognized higher education institute.

• Candidates are required to be at least higher

• During first two years and before starting their research, students MUST become proficient in the Persian language, both written and spoken.

• Students for whom English is not their first language must have at least IELTS 7, TOFEL 600 (paper based) or TOFEL 250 (computer based) or equivalent qualifications.

• Students may be required to complete a few foundation courses if their bachelor or master degrees do not correspond with the program.

• Scanned copy of your academic qualifications (certificates, transcripts, awards, etc.)

• A detailed letter of motivation (no longer than 1000 words)

• Two letters of recommendation from previous lecturers attesting to the applicant’s qualifications (the letters must be sent directly to the program director by email)

• A curriculum vitae, including detailed information about previous educations as well as academic publications or work experience (if any)

Deadline:

All applicants are required to send their applications via email before Mid-April. Short listed candidates will be informed two weeks after the deadline.

Visit our website at http://fws.ut.ac.ir/en/ for further details.

Tuition Fees:

The program costs 1800 USD per semester.

Download Prospectus 2019-20