The University of Religions and denominations accepts foreign research-based PhD students
The University of Religions and denominations as the only technical center for studying religions and denominations accepts non-Iranian students for research-based PhD courses in 16 different majors in religions, mysticism, Islamic philosophy and theology, shi’ism and women’s studies.
Applicants holding MA degrees can conduct a research program without having to be present at the university.
Procedures:
1. Primary registration at website for the Student Affairs organization at the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, http://www.saorg.ir
Having entered to this website, students can refer to non-Iranian students part and fill out the required forms. Scanned MA degree, BA transcript, passport and photo are required. Following the registration and choosing the major, a tracking code is offered to the applicant which must be given to the university. (Mr. Eivazi, Telegram no. 00989034178086)
2. In addition to the registration, applicants, in cooperation with the related group, are required to provide their research plan and present it to be evaluated. Final permission for registration is issued after the confirmation of the plan.
3. Applicants ought to refer to the University of Religions and denominations for final registration.
Address: Across form Imam Sadiq Mosque, Mowlavi Blvd. Pardisan, Qom.
Benefits:
1. The University of Religions and denominations is the only university to hold research-based PhD courses in the technical field of religions and denominations.
2. Students are not required to be present in Iran to study at the university except for evaluating their research plan and final registration.
Those who are interested can contact Mr. Eivazi for more information.
List of research-based PhD courses:
PhD in Non-Abrahamic Religions- Iranian Religions
PhD in Islamic mysticism and Imam Khomeini’s thought
PhD in Islamic mysticism and Sufism
PhD in Shi’ite Studies
PhD in Study of Religion
PhD in History of Twelver Shi’ism
PhD in Shi’ite Sects
PhD in Jurisprudential Denominations
PhD in Philosophy of Religious Arts
PhD in Comparative Studies of Religions- Christian Theology
PhD in Wahhabism
PhD in Islamic Theology- Islamic Philosophy and Theology
PhD in Women’s Studies- Women’s rights in Islam
PhD in Women’s Studies- Comparative Studies of Women in Religions
PhD in Women’s Studies-Theoretical Gender Studies
PhD in theological Denominations
In case the University is granted the permission to offer any other majors, it will be publicized.
