Yazd University

What Yazd University does

Yazd University (دانشگاه یزد) is a state-owned public higher education institution founded in 1988 in Yazd, Iran, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. It serves Iranian and international students across 17 faculties spanning engineering, sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences, with degree programs from undergraduate through PhD level and a student body that feeds into an alumni network of over 70,000 graduates. The university also operates seven specialized research institutes covering Data Science, Intelligent Systems, Native Architecture, Desert and Arid Zones, Mining Technologies, Convergent Technologies, and Human Development, supplemented by an International Research Center (Badgir) and additional research centers in sustainable transport and renewable energy, plus the Pardis Science and Technology Park for technology transfer and incubation.

The institution runs a multi-platform digital infrastructure centered on the Golestan academic information system, the Elm virtual learning management system (elm2.yazd.ac.ir), and an Adobe Connect Enterprise deployment for virtual classes and seminars. Adjacent platforms include the Jeton student dining system, IBSng internet access management, ePay payment portal, Samad faculty email, an administrative automation suite under FarzinSoft SSO, and a software repository. Physical distribution spans the main Safaiyeh campus and regional branch centers in Abarkouh and Mehriz, with student services such as dormitories, counseling, health, sports, and cultural programs managed through the Cultural and Social Deputy. The university operates English, Arabic, and French website versions alongside an International Student Reception Office to support cross-border recruitment.

Revenue is generated primarily through government budget allocations from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, with supplementary streams from tuition and academic fees (notably from international and self-funded programs), research grants and contracts via the Pardis park and industry liaison office, and alumni association membership fees and donations through the formally registered NGO (registration number 1827, dated 1396/11/09). Go-to-market relies on the national Konkur entrance examination for domestic recruitment, supplemented by digital channels (official website, Instagram @yazdanesh, Aparat, Eitaa @yazduniversity) and events such as the Noafrin Sanat-saz entrepreneurship program. Recent productization activity includes the 2026 commercial launch of Spinorrt, a specialized cleaning spray developed by university researchers for the Iranian textile industry.

Name

Yazd University

Legal name

دانشگاه یزد (Yazd University)

Website

https://yazd.ac.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Yazd University is a state-owned public university in Yazd, Iran, founded in 1988 and overseen by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. It serves undergraduate to PhD students across 17 faculties and 7 research institutes, with a 70,000+ alumni network and the Pardis Science and Technology Park for tech transfer.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic research institutes
• Graduate degree programs
• Distance learning platforms
• Technology transfer commercialization

Headquarters

HQ city

Yazd

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Primary funding from Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology for operational expenses, faculty salaries, and infrastructure development
2. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees, particularly from international students and self-funded programs
3. Research Grants and Contracts: Funding from government agencies and industry partners for research projects and technology transfer activities through Pardis Science and Technology Campus
4. Alumni Association Membership: Revenue from alumni membership fees and donations through the officially registered alumni association (registration number 1827)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yazd University is a public state university in Iran offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 17 faculties covering engineering, sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences, supplemented by specialized research institutes, a Science and Technology Park (Pardis) for technology transfer, and digital academic services (Golestan student information system, Elm e-learning platform, Adobe Connect virtual classrooms). The university also operates student services including dormitories, dining, cultural programs, and an alumni association serving over 70,000 graduates.

Product overview

Yazd University operates a multi-platform digital infrastructure serving its academic, administrative, research, and student-facing operations. Core academic platforms include the Golestan student information system for enrollment and academic records, the Elm virtual learning management system (LMS) for e-learning, and the Adobe Connect enterprise web conferencing platform for virtual meetings and remote education. Student life systems include the Jeton dining management system and the cultural affairs office managing student clubs and events. Research is supported by dedicated institutes including the Data Science Research Institute (DSRI), the Intelligent Systems Research Institute, and the Converging Technologies Research Institute. The university also runs the Science and Technology Park (پردیس علم و فناوری) as a technology commercialization hub hosting technology companies. A notable commercialization achievement is the Spinorrt specialized cleaning spray, developed by university researchers and launched into the Iranian textile industry market. Cultural programs include festivals such as رویش (Royesh), قرآن و عترت (Quran), تیتر (Titr), and the نوآفرین صنعت‌ساز (Noafarin) entrepreneurship event. All platforms are accessible primarily in Persian with English, Arabic, and French language options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs across 17 faculties covering engineering, sciences, humanities, arts, and social sciences, delivered on campus for Iranian students admitted through the national Konkur examination.
• Graduate Degree Programs (MSc and PhD) Master's and doctoral research programs with thesis and dissertation requirements across multiple faculties and research institutes, supported by the central laboratory and specialized research institutes.
• Elm Virtual Learning Management System E-learning platform accessible at elm2.yazd.ac.ir that delivers virtual and distance education courses, content management, and remote learning services for students and faculty with single sign-on access.
• Pardis Science and Technology Park University-affiliated science and technology park supporting technology companies, incubators, and technology-based entrepreneurship, with admission processes and a directory of technology firms.
• Research Collaboration and Sponsored Research Services Funded research projects, industry partnerships, and technology transfer services delivered through the Industry Liaison Office and Pardis Science and Technology Park, drawing on the expertise of multiple research institutes (DSRI, Intelligent Systems, Convergent Technologies, Desert and Arid Zones, Mining Technologies, Human Development, and Native Architecture).
• Spinorrt Specialized Cleaning Spray (اسپری تخصصی پاک‌کننده اسپینورت) A specialized cleaning spray developed by Yazd University researchers and commercialized for the Iranian textile industry market as a university-to-industry technology transfer product.
• Alumni Association Membership Membership-based alumni network serving over 70,000 graduates of Yazd University across disciplines and regions, with committees covering education-research, culture-society, and economy-employment, managed by CEO Dr. Seyyed Majid Mirroknasab.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yazd University Alumni Association (انجمن دانش‌آموختگان دانشگاه یزد)coreOthersOfficially registered alumni association (registration number 1827, dated 2017/02/28) serving over 70,000 graduates. The association operates under a NGO framework registered with Yazd Province Governor's Office, with committees covering education-research, culture-society, and economy-employment. Managed by a board including CEO Dr. Seyyed Majid Mirroknasab.
• Yazd University Supporters Foundation (بنیاد حامیان)coreOthersFoundation established to support university development through charitable donations and patron support from individuals and organizations. The foundation was instrumental in the university's establishment, with notable supporters including late Ayatollah Sadoughi and Hojatoleslam Sadoughi.
• Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (Iran)coreOthersGovernment ministry overseeing all public universities in Iran. Yazd University operates under this ministry's supervision with Board of Trustees governance structure. Current Minister Dr. Hossein Simai Sarraf serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shahid Beheshti University: Comprehensive public university in Tehran offering similar breadth across sciences, engineering, and humanities under the same Ministry of Science governance.
• Shiraz University: Another major public comprehensive university in southern Iran with a similar mix of faculties and research institutes, operating under the same Ministry of Science oversight. Directly comparable in scale, governance model, and student demographics.
• Isfahan University of Technology: Public research-intensive university in central Iran with engineering and science emphasis, comparable to Yazd University in regional flagship role and disciplinary breadth.
• Iran University of Science and Technology: Public technical university in Tehran with strong engineering emphasis and a comparable research institute structure; relevant peer for engineering and applied research positioning.
• University of Tabriz: Major public comprehensive university in northwestern Iran with similar faculty count and research institute structure, serving as a regional higher education anchor.
• Tarbiat Modares University: Public graduate-focused research university in Tehran with strong research output, often used as a benchmark for research-intensive ambitions at regional universities like Yazd.
• Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman: Regional public comprehensive university in southeastern Iran with similar governance model and disciplinary breadth, often compared as a peer regional flagship.
• Ferdowsi University of Mashhad: One of Iran's largest public comprehensive universities in northeastern Iran, with comparable faculty breadth, research institutes, and regional flagship positioning under the same Ministry of Science.

Broad incumbents

• University of Tehran: Iran's flagship and largest public university, operating broadly across all disciplines at a national scale; the dominant reference point for quality benchmarking in Iranian higher education.
• Islamic Azad University: Iran's largest private higher education network with national branch coverage including a Yazd branch. Competes directly for students and represents the dominant alternative to public universities in Iran.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/yazdanesh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yazd-university

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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