Razi University

What Razi University does

Razi University (دانشگاه رازی) is a public comprehensive university located in Kermanshah, western Iran, founded in 1973 and operated under Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. It functions as the 'mother university' (دانشگاه معین) of Kermanshah Province and serves more than 11,505 students across undergraduate, graduate (MSc), general doctoral, and specialized doctoral programs, supported by 484+ faculty and 431 staff. The institution spans ten faculties covering sciences, engineering, agriculture and natural resources, literature and humanities, social sciences, veterinary medicine, chemistry, and physical education, with satellite campuses in Javanrud, Saghez, and Islamabad-e Gharb plus a central secretariat in Tehran.

The university operates a portfolio of proprietary digital platforms including the Viana Virtual Learning Management System for distance education, the Golestan Student Information System for enrollment and academic records, the SciMet academic metrics system for faculty citation tracking, and an Administrative Automation system for internal workflows. It also runs the RULPT Language Testing Center, a Central Library and Documents Center, a Central Laboratory, and a Science and Technology Park that supports startup incubation and technology commercialization. Ranked 147th globally and #1 in Iran in the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and 501-600 in the Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2026, the university anchors the Zagros Universities Consortium of 11 regional institutions.

Revenue is generated through four streams: government-subsidized tuition across all program levels, research grants and contracts from national science foundations and industry partners, university press and academic publications, and Science and Technology Park incubation and technology transfer services. The go-to-market motion is predominantly event-driven, leveraging academic olympiads, regional scientific competitions, conferences, and provincial research exhibitions to attract students and build reputation. Customer segments include domestic Iranian students (primary), international students and researchers, industry partners seeking technology transfer, and regional government agencies in Kermanshah Province.

Name

Razi University

Legal name

Razi University (دانشگاه رازی)

Website

https://razi.ac.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Razi University is a public Iranian university in Kermanshah, serving over 11,505 students across ten faculties and multiple degree levels, supported by 484+ faculty. It operates proprietary LMS and student information platforms, a Science and Technology Park, and leads the Zagros Universities Consortium of 11 regional institutions.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Research and development
• Distance learning platforms
• Technology incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bostan

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs including general doctorate and specialized PhD tracks
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Government and industry-funded research projects, grants from national science foundations, and technology development contracts
3. University Press and Publications: Academic publishing including textbooks, scientific journals, and research publications
4. Technology Park and Incubator Services: Services from Science and Technology Park including startup incubation and technology commercialization support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Razi University is a public comprehensive university delivering undergraduate, master's, general doctoral, and specialized doctoral degree programs across faculties of Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Literature & Humanities, Social Sciences, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, and Physical Education. It supports teaching and research through e-learning platforms (Viana LMS), academic administration systems (Golestan, Administrative Automation), a Central Library, a Science and Technology Park for startup incubation, and standardized language testing services. The university also conducts industry-sponsored research, publishes academic journals, and leads the Zagros Universities Consortium for regional academic collaboration.

Product overview

Razi University operates as a comprehensive public university offering a diverse portfolio of educational services and platforms. The core academic offerings span undergraduate, graduate (MSc), general doctoral, and specialized doctoral programs across multiple faculties. The university provides technology-enhanced learning through its Vienna Virtual Education System (LMS), complemented by administrative systems like the Golestan academic management system. Research infrastructure includes a Central Laboratory, Science and Technology Park, and Startup Center supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. The institution also provides student services including dormitories, sports facilities, counseling, and cultural activities, supported by various administrative automation systems for staff and faculty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viyana (ویانا): Virtual learning management system (LMS) and e-learning platform of Razi University for distance education.

Products and services

• Viana Virtual Education System (سامانه آموزش مجازی ویانا) A virtual learning management system (LMS) that provides e-learning services, enabling students to access educational content, participate in online courses, and engage with instructors remotely. Targeted at students enrolled in Razi University's distance education programs.
• Golestan System (سامانه گلستان) An academic management system used for student registration, course enrollment, grade management, and other academic administrative functions across undergraduate and graduate programs. Targeted at students and faculty.
• RULPT Language Testing Center (مرکز آزمون زبان دانشگاه) A language proficiency testing center that administers standardized language examinations, serving both internal students and external candidates seeking certified language qualifications.
• Science and Technology Park (پارک علم و فناوری) A technology park affiliated with Razi University that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge-based economy development. It provides incubation services, workspace, and support for technology startups and knowledge-based companies.
• Central Library and Documents Center (کتابخانه مرکزی، مرکز اسناد و بانک‌های اطلاعاتی) The university's central library providing access to academic databases, digital repositories, research publications, and document services for students and faculty.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs across multiple faculties including Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Literature & Humanities, Social Sciences, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, and Physical Education. Targeted at Iranian students seeking comprehensive undergraduate education.
• Graduate Master's Degree Programs Master's degree (MSc) programs in various disciplines across the university's faculties. Targeted at students seeking postgraduate education.
• Doctoral Degree Programs General doctorate and specialized PhD programs in multiple disciplines. Targeted at researchers and academics pursuing advanced research degrees.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Zagros Universities Consortium (کنسرسیوم دانشگاه‌های زاگرس)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Razi University leads the Zagros Universities Consortium with participation of 11 mother universities in the Zagros region, covering West Azerbaijan to Bushehr provinces. This consortium focuses on scientific diplomacy, artificial intelligence research initiatives, and regional academic collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz: Comprehensive public research university in a regional capital. Comparable in structure as a multi-faculty public institution with doctoral programs and provincial anchor status.
• Ferdowsi University of Mashhad: Another large comprehensive public research university in a provincial capital (Mashhad vs. Razi's Kermanshah). Closely comparable in structure: multi-faculty, doctoral-granting, regional anchor institution with similar student-population scale.
• University of Tehran: Iran's flagship comprehensive public research university. Directly comparable as a multi-faculty, government-subsidised public university offering undergraduate through doctoral programs, but operates at significantly larger scale and higher international ranking.
• University of Isfahan: Large comprehensive public university with broad undergraduate-through-doctoral offerings. Comparable as a multi-faculty, publicly funded research institution with significant humanities and science programming.
• Isfahan University of Technology: Provincial public university with a strong engineering/technology emphasis. Comparable as a public research university with technology-park operations and regional anchor status, though more engineering-focused than Razi.
• Shahid Beheshti University: Comprehensive public university in Tehran. Comparable multi-faculty public research university with doctoral programs; serves a similar Iranian student base but with stronger brand recognition and capital-city proximity.
• University of Kurdistan: Public university that was originally established as a branch of Razi University before gaining independence post-1979. Direct historical peer with overlapping academic lineage and a similar western-Iran catchment focus.
• Shiraz University: Comprehensive public research university anchored in a major Iranian provincial capital. Comparable in faculty breadth, doctoral programs, and role as a regional higher-education hub serving a non-Tehran catchment.
• University of Tabriz: Public comprehensive university in northwestern Iran with overlapping 'mother university' status for its province. Directly comparable as a multi-faculty public institution with technology-transfer activities and a similar student base.

Regional players

• Bu-Ali Sina University: Public university in Hamedan, a neighbouring western-Iranian province. Comparable as a regional public comprehensive university serving overlapping student catchment in western Iran.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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