Golestan University
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2008 (Separated from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources)
دانشگاه گلستان Dāneshgāh-e Golestân | |
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| Motto | به دانش گرای و بدو شو بلند |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1957 2008 (Separated from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources) |
Academic affiliation | Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (Iran) |
| President | Alireza Khajeh Shahkoohi [1] |
Academic staff | 175 |
Total staff | 182 |
| Students | nearly 4950 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, 100 hectares |
| Website | http://www.gu.ac.ir |
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| University rankings | |
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| Global – Overall | |
| THE World[2] | 600-800 (2025) |
Golestan University is a public university located in Gorgan, a large city bordering the Caspian Sea, in the province of Golestan, in north-eastern Iran. It separated from the Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, which was established in 1957, in 2008;[3] Admission to Golestan University as a publicly funded university is through a highly competitive entrance exam called Nationwide University Entrance Exams. Golestan University has close ties with Golestan Science and Technology Park, Golestan University of Medical Sciences and Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. GU offers a wide range of courses in the three faculties: Humanities, Sciences, and Engineering and Technology (in two campuses).
With 175 academic staff, The University has four faculties and various research centers. There are nearly 7000 students in 72 fields of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate and research scholars leading to B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.[4][5][6]
Golestan University traces its roots back to the establishment of Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in 1957. In 2008, Golestan University emerged as an independent institution, separating from its agricultural counterpart. [citation needed]
Admission
Admission to Golestan University is determined through the Nationwide University Entrance Exams.[citation needed]
Collaborations and Partnerships
Golestan University maintains ties with key entities such as [Golestan Science and Technology Park], [Golestan University of Medical Sciences], and [Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources].[citation needed]
