Persian Gulf University

Persian Gulf University (also known as PGU; دانشگاه خلیج فارس) is a public university located in the capital city of Bushehr, Bushehr province, Iran, originally established as Bushehr University in 1991. PGU is the first and the largest public university founded in the Bushehr province, Iran.[3]The Iranian government partially finances research efforts. Furthermore, various business organizations have offered support and funding to Persian Gulf University to help implement necessary initiatives and programs. PGU has established partnerships with several international universities for research and educational collaboration.

Persian Gulf University
Dāneŝgāhe khalije fārs (Persian)
Former name
Bushehr University
TypePublic University
Established1991; 33 years ago (1991)[1]
PresidentDr. Mohammad Modarresi[2]
Academic staff
More than 260
StudentsOver 8500
Address
Persian Gulf Street, Bushehr 7516913817 IRAN
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28°54′34″N 50°49′16″E / 28.909479°N 50.8211211°E / 28.909479; 50.8211211
CampusUrban
Athletics3 teams
ColoursDark blue and Yellow    
Websitepgu.ac.ir/en

History

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Persian Gulf University (PGU) is located in the coastal city of Bushehr. It is a public university accredited by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. It began as a "Technical & Engineering College" with two majors in mechanical and civil engineering when Bushehr University was founded in 1991.[citation needed]

PGU consists of eight faculties that offer undergraduate courses leading to bachelor's degrees (B.A. or B.Sc.) in 29 disciplines, postgraduate courses leading to master's degrees (M.A. or M.Sc.) in 54 subjects, and doctoral courses leading to PhD degrees in 12 subjects. The university accepts students who pass the national entrance examination administered annually by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.[citation needed]

Over the years, PGU has grown significantly both in terms of academic offerings and research capabilities. It has expanded to include eight faculties, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. These faculties cover a range of disciplines including engineering, humanities, arts, architecture, business, and more.[3]

Faculties

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Faculty of Humanities

Library Sciences and Management, Arabic Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Accounting, Industrial Management, Business Management, Economics, History, and Psychology

 
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Arts and Architecture

Architecture

Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering.

Faculty of Nano and Biology Sciences and Technology

Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, fishery.

Faculty of Agricultural Engineering

Horticulture, Plants Production

Faculty of Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Gas), Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical, Chemical Engineering (Hydrocarbons)

 
Faculty of Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Technology of Jam

Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Business and Economics School

Business Administration, Industrial Management, Economics Science, Accounting

Faculty of Intelligent Systems Engineering and Data Science

Computer Engineering (Recently added: MSc in Artificial intelligence), Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics (Recently added: MSc in Data Science)

Faculty of Marine Science and Technology

Intercontinental Transportation Management

Persian Gulf Research Institute

University Facilities and Accommodations

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The university has constructed dormitories, including accommodations for graduate students and females, located near the campus.[3]

The university advises prospective students to seek feedback from current students and university authorities regarding the facilities and accommodations.[3]

In addition to its facilities, the university hosts the Science and Technology Park and the Morvarid (Pearl) Technology Complex, which serve as centers for research and development. The APA Cyber Security Center is also present, providing comprehensive training in this field.[citation needed]

The university offers facilities and programs designed to support student needs. These include multiple coffee shops.[citation needed]

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Administration

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  1. Dr. Mohammad Modarresi (Chancellor)
  2. Dr. Mahmoud Afshari (Vice-Chancellor for Education)
  3. Dr. Rouhollah Fatehi (Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology)
  4. Dr. Abdolkarim Hosseinpour (Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development)
  5. Dr. Sayed Esmaeil Mousavi (Vice-Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs)
  6. Dr. Ali Dindarloo (Vice-Chancellor for Cultural and Student Affairs)[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "دانشگاه خلیج فارس" (in Persian).
  2. ^ "سرپرست دانشگاه خلیج فارس منصوب شد". 22 January 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d "Persian Gulf University". Times Higher Education (THE). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
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