Golestan University

Golestan University

دانشگاه گلستان Dāneshgāh-e Golestân
Motto	به دانش گرای و بدو شو بلند
Type	Public
Established	1957 (1957) 2008 (Separated from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources)
Academic affiliation	Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (Iran)
President	Alireza Khajeh Shahkoohi [1]
Academic staff	175
Total staff	182
Students	nearly 4950
Location	Gorgan , Golestan , Iran
Campus	Urban, 100 hectares
Website	http://www.gu.ac.ir

University rankings
Global – Overall
THE World [2]	600-800 (2025)

Golestan University is a public university located in Gorgan, a large city bordering the Caspian Sea, in the province of Golestan, in north-eastern Iran. It separated from the Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, which was established in 1957, in 2008; ^[3] Admission to Golestan University as a publicly funded university is through a highly competitive entrance exam called Nationwide University Entrance Exams. Golestan University has close ties with Golestan Science and Technology Park, Golestan University of Medical Sciences and Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. GU offers a wide range of courses in the three faculties: Humanities, Sciences, and Engineering and Technology (in two campuses).

With 175 academic staff, The University has four faculties and various research centers. There are nearly 7000 students in 72 fields of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate and research scholars leading to B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

History

Golestan University traces its roots back to the establishment of Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in 1957. In 2008, Golestan University emerged as an independent institution, separating from its agricultural counterpart. ^{[ citation needed ]}

Admission

Admission to Golestan University is determined through the Nationwide University Entrance Exams.^{[ citation needed ]}

Collaborations and Partnerships

Golestan University maintains ties with key entities such as [Golestan Science and Technology Park], [Golestan University of Medical Sciences], and [Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources].^{[ citation needed ]}

Faculties and Majors

Golestan University is organized into three faculties, each offering a range of academic programs:^{[ citation needed ]}

Faculty of Sciences

This faculty houses seven departments that offer programs in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Statistics, and Computer Science. The faculty has 45 academic staff and serves 1200 students.^{[ citation needed ]}

B.S. (Level)

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• Physics
• Statistics

M.S. (Level)

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics

PhD (Level)

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geology
• Mathematics

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Comprising six departments, this faculty offers programs in Persian Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Islamic Studies and Theology, Social and Political Sciences, Physical Education, and Management. With 50 academic staff and 1500 students.^{[ citation needed ]}

B.S. (Level)

• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• Geography
• Islamic Studies
• Law
• Management
• Persian Language and Literature
• Social Sciences
• Physical Education and Sport Sciences

M.S. (Level)

• Economy
• English Language and Literature
• Geography
• Islamic Studies
• Law
• Persian Language and Literature
• Social Sciences

Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Gorgan Campus)

This faculty consists of six departments offering programs in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, and Architecture. With 40 academic staff and 1000 students.^{[ citation needed ]}

B.S. (Level)

• Architecture and Art
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Polymer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Surveying Engineering

M.S. (Level)

• Architecture and Art
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Polymer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Surveying Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Technology (Ali-Abad Katoul Campus)

This faculty, established in 2006, offers programs in Computer Software Engineering and Survey Engineering.^{[ citation needed ]}

See also

• Education in Iran
• Higher Education in Iran
• List of Iranian scientists
• Modern Iranian scientists and engineers

References

1. https://www.isna.ir/news/1400110201283/
2. "Golestan University". Times Higher Education (THE). Retrieved September 30, 2025.
3. "معرفی دانشگاه گلستان". دانشگاه گلستان.
4. "The Inclusion of Three Faculty Members among the Top 2% Scientists in the World". دانشگاه گلستان. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
5. "GU Faculty Members among the Top 2% Scientists in the World". adscientificindex. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
6. "GU Faculty Members among the Top Scientists in the World". adscientificindex. Retrieved 2022-10-18.

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