University of Sistan and Baluchestan
| University of Sistan and Baluchestan |
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| دانشگاه سيستان و بلوچستان | |
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| Established | 1974 |
| Type | Public |
| Chancellor | Alireza Rezvani, Full Professor of Chemical Engineering |
| Academic staff | 450 |
| Undergraduates | 17,900 |
| Postgraduates | 2400 |
| Location | Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran |
| Athletics | USB teams |
| Website | www.usb.ac.ir |
University of Sistan and Baluchestan is a university in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan in Iran.
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History [edit]
The University of Sistan and Baluchestan was founded in 1974 originally named University of Balochistan in Zahedan with initial opening of the Faculty of Engineering and enrolments in Road and Construction Engineering. It did not take long for the university to become a higher education hub in the region. The next expansions to the university were the Faculty of Nautical Science in Chabahar in 1978, the faculty of Agriculture in Zahedan in 1978 (later moved to Zabol), and the Faculty of Basic Science in Zahedan in 1989.
In 1991, Zahedan Teacher Training University was merged with the University of Sistan and Baluchestan, followed by the establishment of several other faculties, including Economics and Management, Fine Arts, Iranshahr Teacher Training, Earth Science and Geography, Educational Science and Psychology, and Computer and Information Technology.
One of the Success stories of the University of Sistan and Baluchestan, due to its high achievements and potentials, is the birth of two independent universities from it, namely, Zabol University, in 1998, and University of Chabahar, in 2002.
Iranian second largest university after Tehran university and rank as grade (A) by Iranian Ministry of Science and Education.
Faculties [edit]
The University comprises 13 faculties:
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| Faculty of Administration and Accounting |
| Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources - Saravan |
| Faculty of Economics |
| Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Faculty of Engineering |
| Faculty of Arts and Architecture |
| Faculty of Geography and Environmental Planning |
| Faculty of Literature and Humanities |
| Faculty of Mathematics |
| Faculty of Physical Education |
| Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science |
| Faculty of Science |
| Faculty of Theology |
International Campus [edit]
University of Sistan and Baluchistan with 39 years experience in higher education is a comprehensive and successful university in the country which plays a focal role in higher education and research in South- East of Iran. In line with the main objectives of the University, postgraduate programs have been developed in most departments throughout the university with many departments now offering PhD programs. Opening of the Chabahar International Campus has been a step toward involvement of the university at international higher education arena. This will open the scientific abilities and potentials of the USB to regional and international demands. While admitting international students and involving prominent academics from all over the world, national students would also have the chance to enroll for academics programs which are offered with competent International standards. Research and educational programs at the International Campus are aimed to prepare the students for the highly competitive global business and academia.
- Agricultural Biotechnology (PhD)
- Molecular Genetics (PhD)
- Agricultural Economics (M.Sc.)
- Chemical Engineering- Process Integration (M.Sc.)
- Civil Engineering- Structural Division (PhD)
- Civil Engineering- Structural Division (M.Sc.)
- Civil Engineering- Hydraulic Structures Division (M.Sc.)
- Civil Engineering- Water Engineering Division (M.Sc.)
- Computer Science (M.Sc.)
- Economics (MA)
- Electrical Engineering- Electronics (M.Sc.)
- Information Technology Management (MA)
- Master of Business Administration (MA) - with 3 majors
- Mechatronics (M.Sc.)
- Mechanics- Energy (M.Sc.)
- Biology- Genetics (M.Sc.)
- Entrepreneurship (MA)
- Geography- Tourism (MA)
- English Language- Teaching (MA)
Iranshahr Campus [edit]
This faculty was established in 1992 in Iranshahr which given a great public demand for higher education and the potentials of the region, Iranshahr Higher Education Complex is expected to develop rapidly. The complex has just been granted the basic approval for promotion to an independent university.
Research institutes [edit]
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| South Asia and Indian Subcontinent Research Institute |
| Earth Science and Geography Research Institute |
| Centre for Research in Nanotechnology |
| Centre for Research in Fuzzy Systems |
| Mining Research Institute |
| Renewable Energies Research Institute |
| Literature and Humanities Research Institute |
See also [edit]
External links [edit]
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- University of Sistan and Baluchestan web site
- 7th National Congress in Civil Engineering in University of Sistan and Baluchestan
