Shomal University
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| name = {{nowrap|Shomal University of Amol (SUA)}}
| native_name = دانشگاه شمال
Daneshgah-e Shomal
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| established = 1995
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| president = Hossein Ranjbar
| vice-president = Lotf-Ali Yazdani
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| academic_staff = 525
| administrative_staff = 260
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|students = 7,645
| city = Amol
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| country = Iran
| coordinates = {{Coord|36.4016|52.345|display=title}}
| campus = Urban
|undergrad = 4,992
|postgrad = 2,657
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| website = {{url|www.Shomal.ac.ir}}
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Shomal University was founded in 1995 and is the biggest private university in Iran.{{fact|date=September 2024}}
History
Shomal University was founded in 1995 and is the biggest private university in Iran. At present the university caters to over 7000 students in 30 different fields of study for undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees.[https://www.msrt.ir/en/page/1194/private-universities Private Universities / Ministry of Science, Research and Technology]
Shomal University at a glance
Shomal University was founded in 1995 and is accredited by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. Through the National University Entrance Exam conducted by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, 124 students were accepted to attend undergraduate courses in the fields of accountancy and computer engineering from the academic year 1995–1996.{{fact|date=September 2024}} At present the university caters to over 7500 students in 35 different courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.{{fact|date=September 2024}}
The original university was located in the city of Amol. In 1997 the university moved to a larger building.{{fact|date=September 2024}}
Registration
Shomal University is under the Higher Education system of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and every year registration and admission of the students in all fields is through acceptance in the National University Entrance examination.{{fact|date=September 2024}} According to ministry notification, 10% of the top graduates of the university will be accepted to graduate or undergraduate courses without undertaking the National University Entrance exam.{{fact|date=September 2024}}
Faculties and departments
=Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science=
=Faculty of Engineering and Technology=
File:Technology department of Shomal University2.jpg
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology was one of the first faculties of Shomal University, Amol (SUA) and conducts courses (undergraduate and graduate) in all engineering fields. In 1996, the faculty started with only undergraduate computer engineering and acceptance to this was on condition of passing the National University Entrance Exam conducted by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Further courses are now offered in the fields of civil engineering, communications, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and architecture.
=Faculty of Humanities and Social Science=
The students are admitted to this faculty and other affiliated faculties through the entrance exam conducted by Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The affiliated faculties are:
=Amard Building=
This is the office building of Shomal University known as "Paradise Daneshgahi Shomal."{{fact|date=September 2024}}
TOEFL testing
Shomal University provides the internet-based TOEFL exams (IBT).{{fact|date=September 2024}}
Central Library
- Shomal University Digital Library
References
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External links
- [http://www.shomal.ac.ir/en/university.php Shomal University official website]
- Wikipedia Farsi page
- [http://www.123university.net/edu/4187/Shomal-University 123University]
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