University of Tabriz
دانشگاه تبريز Dāneshgāh-e Tabriz | |
Former names | Azerbaijan National University University of Azarabadeghan |
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Motto in English | Refinements and Education |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1947 |
| Founder | Ja'far Pishevari |
| Endowment | US$ 384.3 million (December 10, 2021) |
| Chancellor | Safar Nasrollahzadeh |
Academic staff | 819 |
Administrative staff | 800 |
| Students | 24,000 |
| Undergraduates | 14,400 |
| Postgraduates | 7,200 |
| 2,400 | |
| Location | , Iran 38°03′49″N 46°19′43″E / 38.06361°N 46.32861°E |
| Campus | Urban, 1,445 acres (2.3 sq mi; 584.8 ha) land and 80 acres (32 ha) buildings and offices |
| Colors | Navy blue, white, black |
| Affiliations | FUIW CUA |
| Website | tabrizu |
The University of Tabriz (Persian: دانشگاه تبريز, Dāneshgāh-e Tabriz) is a public university located in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, with the fundamental aim of creating a center of excellence in higher education and research. It is one of the top five high-ranked universities in Iran and one of the ten most selective universities in the country. The University of Tabriz is the second-oldest university in Iran after the University of Tehran, and has the second largest campus area in the country which is the biggest academic institution in northwest of the country. The university is also a member of the Caucasus University Association.
Today, Funding for the University of Tabriz is provided by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Admission to the university for Iranian applicants is through national entrance examination which is administered annually by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and for international applicants through some exclusive regulations.