Founded in 1975, University of Birjand is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Birjand (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Khorasan. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ferdows, Sarayan, Sarbisheh, Nehbandan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science Research and Technology of Iran, University of Birjand (UoB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Iranian higher education institution. University of Birjand (UoB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Iranian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
