Persian Gulf University
Dāneŝgāhe khalije fārs (Persian) | |
Former name | Bushehr University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public University |
| Established | 1991[1] |
| President | Dr. Mohammad Modarresi[2] |
Academic staff | More than 260 |
| Students | Over 8500 |
| Address | Persian Gulf Street, Bushehr 7516913817 IRAN , , 28°54′34″N 50°49′16″E / 28.909479°N 50.8211211°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Athletics | 3 teams |
| Colours | Dark blue and Yellow |
| Website | pgu |
Persian Gulf University (also known as PGU; دانشگاه خلیج فارس) is a public university located in Bushehr, Iran. PGU is the first and largest public university in Bushehr province.[3] The Iranian government partially finances research efforts, and various business organizations support PGU's initiatives. PGU has established partnerships with international universities for research and educational collaboration. The university accepts students through the national entrance examination conducted by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
History
Persian Gulf University was founded as a "Technical & Engineering College" with two majors in mechanical and civil engineering. It became Bushehr University in 1991. PGU is accredited by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology.
Degrees
PGU offers undergraduate courses leading to B.A. or B.Sc. degrees in 29 disciplines, postgraduate courses leading to M.A. or M.Sc. degrees in 54 subjects, and doctoral programs leading to PhD degrees in 12 disciplines.
Faculties
The university includes eight faculties that offer a wide range of programs, including engineering, humanities, arts, architecture, business, and more.[3]
Humanities
- Library Sciences and Management
- Arabic Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature
- Accounting
- Industrial Management
- Business Management
- Economics
- History
- Psychology
Arts and Architecture
- Architecture
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Nano and Biology Sciences and Technology
- Biotechnology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Fishery
Agricultural Engineering
- Horticulture
- Plants Production
Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (Gas)
- Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical)
- Chemical Engineering (Hydrocarbons)
Engineering and Technology of Jam
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Faculty of Business and Economics School
- Business Administration
- Industrial Management
- Economics Science
- Accounting
- Intelligent Systems Engineering and Data Science
- Computer Engineering (Recently added: MSc in Artificial Intelligence)
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Statistics (Recently added: MSc in Data Science)
Marine Science and Technology
- Intercontinental Transportation Management
Persian Gulf Research Institute
Infrastrcuture
The university provides a range of student-focused facilities:
Dormitories
The university has dormitories for both graduate and female students.[3]
Research and Development Centers
The university hosts key research hubs:
- Science and Technology Park
- Morvarid (Pearl) Technology Complex
- APA Cyber Security Center offers comprehensive training in cybersecurity.
Student Support Programs
Several student support programs are available, including multiple coffee shops on campus.
Gallery
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College of Architecture
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Architectural College
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Main entrance of the university
Administration
- Dr. Mohammad Modarresi (Chancellor)
- Dr. Mahmoud Afshari (Vice-Chancellor for Education)
- Dr. Rouhollah Fatehi (Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology)
- Dr. Abdolkarim Hosseinpour (Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development)
- Dr. Sayed Esmaeil Mousavi (Vice-Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs)
- Dr. Ali Dindarloo (Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Student Affairs)
References
- ^ "دانشگاه خلیج فارس" (in Persian).
- ^ "سرپرست دانشگاه خلیج فارس منصوب شد". 22 January 2022.
- ^ a b c "Persian Gulf University". Times Higher Education (THE). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.