University of Science and Culture, Tehran

What University of Science and Culture, Tehran does

University of Science and Culture (USC) is a private Iranian higher education institution affiliated with Jihad Daneshgahi (ACECR - Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research) and operating under the supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The institution delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across seven faculties — Humanities, Engineering, Law, Art and Architecture, Tourism, Biological Sciences and Novel Technologies, and the newly established Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science — offering 58 diverse master's degree programs. Student recruitment runs primarily through the national Konkur entrance examination with parallel talent-quota direct admission, and international student recruitment is handled through a dedicated International Cooperation Office. USC operates a Golestan Student Information System for academic administration and an LMS for course delivery and online examinations, and maintains an English-language quarterly journal (Resilient Construction and Design, RCD).

The institution's revenue model is tuition-driven, with semester-based fees payable in installments per Board of Trustees resolutions, supplemented by one-time application and document-review fees (e.g., 500,000 Rials / 50,000 Toman for talent-quota document review). It monetizes proximity to the broader Jihad Daneshgahi ecosystem through co-located graduate programs at Royan Institute (stem cell, genetics, molecular biology) and Ibn Sina Research Institute (microbial biotechnology), and operates adjacent units including the National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries and a Business Development Foundation supporting entrepreneurship. The university ranks 10th in Iran for innovation (SCImago 2026) and 1st nationally in scientific authority, attracting 25 students who placed in the top 100 of the 2023 Konkur master's exam.

Name

University of Science and Culture, Tehran

Legal name

University of Science and Culture (دانشگاه علم و فرهنگ)

Website

https://usc.ac.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

University of Science and Culture is a private Iranian university affiliated with Jihad Daneshgahi (ACECR), offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across seven faculties — including a newly established AI faculty — and serving domestic and international students primarily through tuition-based enrollment.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate and graduate programs
• Academic research institutions
• Biotechnology and biological sciences
• Cultural industries and entrepreneurship

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Fees: The university collects tuition and educational fees from students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Tuition is paid per semester and can be paid in installments according to Board of Trustees resolutions.
2. Application and Document Review Fees: Students pay fees for document review and application processing, such as 500,000 Rials for document review in talent admission quota.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

University of Science and Culture delivers higher-education degree programs (bachelor's, master's, doctoral) across six faculties plus a new Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Computer, supported by an LMS for online learning and a Golestan student information system. Specialized graduate programs in biological sciences are conducted in cooperation with external research institutes such as Royan and Ibn Sina, and the institution runs entrepreneurship-oriented units (Business Development Foundation, National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries) to extend services beyond traditional academia.

Product overview

University of Science and Culture (USC) is a comprehensive public university affiliated with Jahad Daneshgahi, organized as a platform of six faculties plus one newly established (Faculty of AI and Computer). The institution offers a unified academic portfolio comprising undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across law, humanities, engineering, biological sciences, tourism, art & architecture, and AI/computer science. Supporting this academic platform are institutional products: a Comprehensive Education System (Golestan System) for academic administration, a Learning Management System (LMS) for e-learning and online examinations, the Resilient Construction and Design (RCD) English-language journal, an Alumni Club for graduate engagement, and affiliated entities including the National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries and the Business Development Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries: Affiliated research and technology park focusing on soft sciences and cultural industries
• Business Development Foundation (بنیاد توسعه کسب و کار)
• Resilient Construction and Design (RCD)

Products and services

• Faculty of Humanities (دانشکده علوم انسانی) Academic faculty offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in humanities disciplines, for Iranian and international students admitted through the Konkur or talent-quota pathways.
• Faculty of Engineering (دانشکده فنی و مهندسی) Engineering faculty delivering bachelor's and graduate programs across electrical, civil, mechanical, and computer engineering disciplines.
• Faculty of Law (دانشکده حقوق) Legal education and research faculty offering law degree programs and engaging in cooperation with legal-practice bodies such as the Central Bar Association.
• Faculty of Art and Architecture (دانشکده هنر و معماری) Faculty providing education and research in art, architecture, and design disciplines.
• Faculty of Tourism (دانشکده گردشگری) Faculty specializing in tourism management and hospitality education.
• Faculty of New Biological Sciences and Technologies (دانشکده علوم و فناوری های نوین زیستی) Biological sciences faculty offering biology-related programs (Zoology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Genetics, and Microbial Biotechnology) in cooperation with Royan and Ibn Sina research institutes.
• Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Computer (دانشکده هوش مصنوعی و کامپیوتر) Newly approved faculty focused on artificial intelligence and computer science education and research, extending the university's portfolio from six to seven faculties.
• Master's Program in Iran-Studies (کارشناسی ارشد ایران‌شناسی) Graduate degree program in Iran-Studies targeting both Iranian and international students for the 1405-1406 academic year (2025-2026), signaling expansion of the university's international academic offerings.
• Eight New Master's Programs Bundle of eight newly licensed master's degree programs across various disciplines, expanding the university's graduate portfolio in 2025.
• Resilient Construction and Design (RCD) Journal English-language quarterly academic journal published by the university, covering resilient construction and design research for an international scholarly audience.
• Alumni Club (باشگاه دانش‌آموختگان) University-affiliated alumni network offering graduate engagement, services, and community-connection programs for former students.
• National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries (پارک ملی علوم و فناوری‌های نرم و صنایع فرهنگی) Affiliated technology park focused on soft sciences, cultural industries, and innovation, supporting research and entrepreneurship initiatives linked to the university.
• Business Development Foundation (بنیاد توسعه کسب و کار) Foundation supporting entrepreneurship and business development for students and graduates of the university, functioning as the entrepreneurship arm of the institution.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (پژوهشگاه پلیمر و پتروشیمی ایران)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA cooperation agreement was signed between University of Science and Culture and Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute with the presence of Dr. Mohammad Hossein Imani Khoshkhoo, President of the university. The agreement aims to expand scientific collaborations.
• National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries (پارک ملی علوم و فناوری‌های نرم و صنایع فرهنگی)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university collaborates closely with the National Park of Soft Sciences and Cultural Industries, affiliated with Jahad Daneshgahi, on research and entrepreneurship initiatives. The university president also serves as the president of this park.
• Royan Institute (پژوهشگاه رویان)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral graduate programs including Zoology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, and Genetics are conducted in collaboration with Royan Institute. Classes for these programs are held at Royan Institute's facilities.
• Ibn Sina Research Institute (پژوهشگاه ابن سینا)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Microbial Biotechnology program is conducted in collaboration with Ibn Sina Research Institute. Classes are held at the institute's location within Shahid Beheshti University campus.
• Central Bar Association (کانون وکلای دادگستری مرکز)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA cooperation agreement was signed between the Faculty of Law and the Central Bar Association to develop scientific, educational, and research interactions and leverage shared capacities.
• International Institute of Seismology (پژوهشگاه بین‌المللی زلزله‌شناسی)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA memorandum of understanding was signed between University of Science and Culture and the International Institute of Seismology to expand scientific collaboration in the field of earthquake studies.
• Higher Institute of Art and Islamic Thought (مؤسسه آموزش عالی هنر و اندیشه اسلامی)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA scientific, educational, research, and international cooperation agreement was signed between the two institutions.
• Organization for Student Innovation Development (ایسیدو) (سازمان توسعه نوآوری دانشجویان)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Mohammad Hossein Imani Khoshkhoo, President of University of Science and Culture, was appointed as a member of the Central Council of this organization by the Head of Jahad Daneshgahi.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Azad University: Largest private university system in Iran, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across many faculties and multiple campuses. Most directly comparable to USC as another large private higher-education institution operating under Iranian regulations.
• University of Tehran: Iran's flagship comprehensive public university spanning humanities, law, engineering, sciences, and arts. Comparable to USC in the breadth of faculties offered and as a benchmark for national academic rankings.

Direct peers

• Imam Sadiq University: Private Iranian university offering programs in law, economics, international relations, and engineering. Comparable to USC as another Tehran-based private institution competing for the same domestic student pool.
• Allameh Tabataba'i University: Iranian public university specializing in humanities, social sciences, law, and arts. Comparable to USC as a competitor in non-STEM faculties (humanities, law, art and architecture) and for similar student segments.
• Iran University of Science and Technology: Public technical university focused on engineering, computer science, and applied sciences. Comparable to USC as a direct competitor for STEM graduate students in Iran, especially in computer and engineering disciplines.
• Tarbiat Modares University: Public graduate-focused university in Tehran with strong research programs in humanities, engineering, sciences, and arts. Comparable to USC given its graduate-program emphasis and research-institute collaborations.
• Sharif University of Technology: Iran's premier STEM-focused research university with strong engineering and science programs. Comparable to USC in STEM/engineering portfolio but a public incumbent with deeper brand equity in technical disciplines.
• K. N. Toosi University of Technology: Tehran-based technical university with strong engineering and science programs. Comparable to USC as a Tehran-located STEM competitor vying for the same Konkur-ranked student pool.
• Amirkabir University of Technology: Leading Iranian technical university with strong engineering and computer science programs. Comparable to USC as a direct competitor for STEM students, particularly as USC launches its new AI faculty.
• Shahid Beheshti University: Comprehensive public research university in Tehran with strong life-sciences and engineering programs; hosts Ibn Sina Institute on its campus where USC's Microbial Biotechnology program runs. Comparable as a Tehran-based STEM-and-life-sciences competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeaparat.com/usc
• Instagraminstagram.com/usc.ac.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-science-and-culture

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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