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FAQ
Admission Requirements
In order to be eligible for KNTU admission at Bachelor's level, you must have obtained your high school and/or College degree. For admission to Masters' (Ph.D.) degree you have to have obtained your Bachelor's (Master's) degree from a verified university.
The entrance requirements are available here.
Yes. Notice that except from our international programs, all the courses are taught in Persian Language. Therefore, you should pass the SAMFA exam successfully to become eligible to register.
Letters of Recommendation are highly significant documents in the application process. Individuals who have a good deal of knowledge regarding your abilities, personality, achievements and potentials, and with whom you have had a high level of interaction during your previous academic or professional career, may be suitable. These individuals include previous professors and instructors, thesis/dissertation supervisors, dean of school/faculty, etc.
Application
Applications can be submitted through e-mail. You may download the application form and send it with the required documents to international@kntu.ac.ir.
Application form is available online.
The application process is described in How Do I Apply? After you have submitted your application with all the necessary supporting documents the admissions process will begin.
The starting dates of the university semesters are the third week of September (First and main semester) and early February (Second semester). Submit your application as early as possible and complete the application form at least three months ahead.
In case you submit all the required documents, your application will be processed by two committees, and you will be informed of the decision within two to eight weeks. In case there are missing documents, this time will be extended until all required documents are received.
Please send the application form with all the required supporting documents to avoid delays. Your application review will not start until all required documents are submitted.
KNTU accepts students based on academic excellence and potential for development. Factors such as relevance of your previous degree, academic records, and professional capabilities may be influential. The admission procedure is handled by two committees; after documents are evaluated and accepted by both, the final decision is announced.
To check admission requirements, visit Admission Requirements.
You can send a new Letter of Motivation requesting the change — no need to fill out the application form again. For more information visit Admission Requirements.
Tuition Fee & Financial Aids
Tuition fee at KNTU varies between levels and certain majors. Follow the link below to find the tuition fee of your intended major and level: Tuition Fees & Expenses.
Students are required to pay the annual tuition fees in IRR, through the banking system at the time of registration. Please note that credit cards are not accepted in Iran for money transfer.
Please refer to the updated information on Funding and Scholarships.
After Being Admitted
Yes, for non-Iranian citizens, you need a visa before you enter your program.
For information on applying from outside of Iran, visit the visa information page.
The required information is available on the student services page.
Your letter of acceptance is valid for one year. Please bear in mind that it takes about 6–8 weeks to process your entry visa. The fall semester starts late September, and the spring semester starts early February. Visit Visa Study Form for next steps.
Reply to us and attach a completed Visa Study Form. To receive and complete the form, visit our student services page.
Once you receive your visa number, take your passport and visit the Iranian embassy/consulate that you mentioned in your Visa Study Form to collect your visa.
You may request our buddy program at least 10 days prior to your arrival. We will schedule a representative to greet you at the airport in Tehran.
Students' registration process takes place in the office of Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs:
The documents you need to bring for registration are:
All documents need to be officially approved (signed and verified) by the issuing institution and the Ministry of Education of your country.