There are short-term and long-term Persian courses available for all international applicants. The purpose of this courses is to teach correct Farsi to the elementary, intermediate and advanced international students so that in a short time, they get the ability to speak, read and write with competence. The students learn to speak and understand both formal and conversational Farsi.
There is a scholarship available for international Muslim students interested in Islamic studies in Iran Students on the scholarships will receive a tuition waiver, accommodation, medical insurance, an adequate amount of living expense, thesis or dissertation preparation fees, as well as a round-trip plane ticket during their studies.
There are more than 100 universities accredited by UNESCO in Iran that offer about 400 fields of study in different levels from associate to doctoral degree to international students.
Distance Learning programs are available to Iranian nationals residing abroad as well as people of other nationalities. These programs are correspondence courses, which heavily rely on self-study textbooks, audio-video tapes, slides, films, CDs and Internet. The language of instruction is Persian and The Qualifications are recognized by academic institutions and professional bodies.