University of Qom

Name

University of Qom

Legal name

دانشگاه قم (University of Qom)

Website

https://qom.ac.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAE

Applied Research & Innovation Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHABAB

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAB

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHALAH

Online Technology & Computer Science Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• E-learning platforms
• Technology incubation
• Islamic humanities research

Headquarters

HQ city

Qom, Qom

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 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 Fees: The university charges tuition across all study levels (associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral) as evidenced by published tuition tables (جدول شهریه). Student welfare loans are also facilitated through the national Student Welfare Fund.
2. Research Services and Contracts: The university conducts contracted research projects with external organizations, including a joint research contract with the Martyrs and Veterans Foundation (بنیاد شهید و امور ایثارگران).
3. Publishing: University Press (انتشارات دانشگاه) publishes books, translations, and scientific journals, generating revenue from book sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

University of Qom is a state public university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 7 faculties and 58 educational groups in humanities, sciences, engineering, law, Islamic studies, and basic sciences. The university operates through its main campus and women's campus, complemented by virtual learning systems, a Persian language training center for international students (AZFA), a technology incubation center (Growth Center), University Press for academic publishing, and research institutes in environmental sciences, Islamic humanities, and cybersecurity.

Product overview

University of Qom is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem of educational services and platforms. The university operates multiple interconnected systems including a Virtual Education System for e-learning, a Bestoon Student Portal for academic management, a Conference Management System, and a Food Management System. Additional offerings include a Technology Growth Center for startup incubation, Persian Language Learning Center for international students, University Publications for academic publishing, Scientific Journals Management platform, Central Laboratory for research support, and an Open Learning Center for continuing education. The core platform consists of the student information portal, while specialized modules handle conferences, publications, dining services, and professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• کتابخانه مرکزی آیت الله قاضی (Ayatollah Qazi Central Library): Ayatollah Qazi Central Library serving the university community
• پردیس خواهران (Women's Campus)
• مرکز آموزش زبان فارسی (آزفا) (AZFA Persian Language Center)
• دانشکده آموزش‌های الکترونیکی (Faculty of E-Learning)
• مرکز آموزش‌های آزاد (Open Learning Center)
• آموزش مجازی دانشگاه قم (Virtual Education System)

Products and services

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs Degree programs from associate to doctoral level across 7 faculties including Literature and Humanities, Theology and Islamic Studies, Law, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Basic Sciences, Technical and Engineering, and Strategic Sciences and Technologies. Open to Iranian students admitted through the national Konkur entrance examination and international students.
• Virtual Education System (آموزش مجازی) Online learning management system providing virtual classes and remote education services for students, featuring Adobe Connect integration for live sessions. Operates at ve.qom.ac.ir.
• Persian Language Learning Center (مرکز آموزش زبان فارسی - آزفا) Dedicated center for teaching Persian language to international students, offering structured courses, language proficiency programs, and SAMFA standardized test administration.
• Technology Growth Center (مرکز رشد واحدهای فناور) Technology incubation center supporting startup companies and technology-based enterprises, providing infrastructure, mentorship, and resources for commercialization of innovations. Currently incubates Qarin Auto Technology Development Company.
• University Press (انتشارات دانشگاه) University publishing house that produces academic books, translations, and research publications including works on digital transformation, information science, and applied knowledge management.
• Open Learning Center (مرکز آموزش‌های آزاد) Open education center offering free and paid continuing education courses, workshops, and professional development programs for the public and professionals.
• Central Laboratory (آزمایشگاه مرکزی) Research laboratory providing advanced testing and research facilities for university departments and external researchers.
• University Scientific Journals Academic publishing platform managing university scientific journals including the Journal of Data Analytics and Intelligent Decision Making (JDAID), Al-Bahth Al-Qanuniyah (Islamic law), Bonyan (Islamic Architecture), and Information Management Sciences and Techniques.
• Women's Campus Education (پردیس خواهران) Higher education programs provided exclusively for female students at the dedicated Women's Campus, with separate facilities including the Kowsar Library.

Quantifiable outcome

• 124% increase in article views for the scientific journal system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, moderate and minor.

• Jameh Al-Mustafa Al-Alamiyah (جامعه المصطفی العالمیه)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1405A comprehensive cooperation agreement in educational, cultural, research, and international domains was signed between University of Qom and Jameh Al-Mustafa Al-Alamiyah in a ceremony attended by both institutions' presidents.
• Virtual Space Research Institute (پژوهشگاه فضای مجازی)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1405A cooperation agreement was signed between University of Qom and the Virtual Space Research Institute aimed at developing scientific cooperation, enhancing interactions, and optimally utilizing existing capacities for joint research and academic collaboration.
• Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation of Qom Province (بنیاد شهید و امور ایثارگران استان قم)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1405A joint research contract and cooperation agreement was formalized between University of Qom and the Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation. A joint meeting was held with the foundation's planning deputy and research managers to discuss collaborative research areas.
• Quran and Ethics Headquarters / Martyrs FoundationminorOthers · 1 January 1405Cooperation on cultural programs including the 4th Ayatollah Shahid Mohaghegh-Avini Cultural-Artistic Festival, with 771 students participating.
• Qarin Auto Technology Development Company (شرکت توسعه فناوری خودرو کارینو)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1404Qarin Company, a technology startup developing automotive spare parts and technology solutions, is incubated at the University of Qom's Technology Growth Center. The CEO of the Ezam Industrial Group visited Qarin's facilities, indicating a strategic technology partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sharif University of Technology: Iran's leading technology-focused public university with strong STEM research output, technology incubation, and partnerships with industry, providing direct comparability on applied sciences, research output, and engineering programs.
• Iran University of Science and Technology: Public state university specializing in engineering, science, and technology with research centers and technology incubation, comparable on polytechnic applied-science orientation.
• University of Tehran: Iran's flagship public research university under the Ministry of Science, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs across humanities, sciences, engineering, and law with similar state-university structure and Ministry of Science oversight.
• K. N. Toosi University of Technology: Public technology-focused university offering engineering and science programs with applied research centers, comparable as a state engineering university under Ministry of Science oversight.
• Shahid Beheshti University: Comprehensive public university with strengths in sciences, engineering, and humanities, including Persian language programs for international students, directly comparable in scope and ministry oversight.
• Isfahan University of Technology: Polytechnic-style public university with strong engineering and applied sciences programs, plus technology incubation, comparable on applied research and engineering faculty structure.
• Imam Sadiq University: Public university offering programs in humanities, law, Islamic studies, and social sciences, comparable on the Islamic-humanities emphasis and graduate research focus.
• Ferdowsi University of Mashhad: Major public comprehensive university outside Tehran with broad faculties in sciences, engineering, humanities, and law, comparable as a provincial-flagship state university under Ministry of Science oversight.
• Allameh Tabataba'i University: Public university specializing in humanities, law, and social sciences under Iran's Ministry of Science, with strong research output and graduate programs directly comparable on humanities and law faculty mix.
• Tarbiat Modares University: Public graduate-focused university under Iran's Ministry of Science emphasizing research and postgraduate education, directly comparable on the graduate-program and research-institute model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-qom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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