Malayer University: The Leading Young University in Iran According to the ISC World Science Citation Database and the Scientific Jewel of Malayer County
Malayer University was established in 1991 as the Malayer Teacher Training College and subsequently continued its activities as the Malayer Higher Education Complex. In 2005, with the aim of introducing a model university for training committed, specialized, and efficient personnel and for the balanced growth and development of science and research, it was officially elevated to Malayer University. This university is a product of the last two decades of the Islamic Revolution, and in a short time has become the scientific jewel of the city of Malayer.
In 2018, Malayer University was transformed into a comprehensive university by changing its educational and research mission. In 2022, with the approval of the Board of Trustees-the university’s highest authority-and the Scientific Promotion Board as the academic authority, it achieved full independence.
Malayer University, with more than 180 young, elite, and motivated faculty members and 165 capable scientific assistants, has created a dynamic and suitable scientific-research environment for student education and training.
This university offers 101 academic programs, including 15 doctoral programs, 53 master's programs, and 33 bachelor's programs. Currently, more than 5,000 students are studying at various levels in seven faculties: Civil Engineering and Architecture, Technical and Engineering, Natural Resources and Environment, Basic Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Statistics, Literature and Humanities, Agriculture, and the Grape and Raisin Research Institute.
In the ISC World Science Citation Database ranking, Malayer University was recognized as the top young university in the country and, with the renewal of its license to admit international students, has started enrolling students from various countries.
Currently, Malayer University has laboratory and workshop facilities superior to its peer institutions, including a modern and well-equipped central laboratory and more than 60 laboratories, workshops, and general and specialized computer sites available for research purposes to faculty and students at all levels, and also capable of serving researchers and students from other centers.
To meet the country’s needs and train skilled and efficient personnel, and to promote Malayer University’s standing, significant steps have been taken, including drafting the university’s strategic document, implementing the higher education transformation plan, obtaining licenses for mission-driven faculties such as the Interdisciplinary Faculty, Faculty of Science and New Technologies, and Faculty of Nutrition and Food Security, as well as licenses to admit students in various important and needed fields.
To strengthen the university’s links with society and industry, a joint growth and innovation center with the provincial Science and Technology Park has been established, and numerous agreements have been signed with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, the Ministry of Energy, the Atomic Energy Organization, and leading local industries.
Malayer University, with its own dormitories equipped with suitable facilities-which, according to officials from the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology, are among the best dormitories in the country-has a strong capacity for student accommodation. It also has two dining halls with proper equipment and space, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at high quality and at the rates approved by the Student Welfare Fund.
With over one square meter of sports space per student, the university offers multipurpose halls for futsal, volleyball, basketball, gyms, wrestling, martial arts, table tennis, a chess house, two artificial turf futsal fields, and outdoor sports grounds. These facilities, through effective planning, have led to regional sports achievements and national Olympiad successes.
The university’s Cultural and Social Affairs Division, through planning and implementation of promising, entrepreneurial, purposeful, and forward-looking activities and programs, is advancing towards the visions and horizons of the Islamic Revolution. The cultural and social sector, in collaboration with Islamic student organizations, scientific associations, cultural centers, and a large number of active students, distinguished professors, and staff, and under the guidance of the Office of the Supreme Leader’s Representative and the Cultural Council, has achieved numerous titles and successes in various national and regional festivals, including Quranic culture, Movement, and Growth.
Some Achievements and Initiatives of Malayer University:
Transformation of Malayer University into a comprehensive, innovative, and needs-oriented university.
Achieving the title of the best young university in Iran in the ISC World Science Citation Database ranking in 2022.
Inclusion of a faculty member in the list of the top 1% most-cited scientists in Scopus in 2024, and seven faculty members in the top 2% most-cited scientists in Scopus in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Strengthening university-industry and society relations through increased demand-driven projects and research, and signing numerous cooperation agreements with various national industries.
Hosting the only Grape and Raisin Research Institute in the country and establishing the Advanced Furniture and Woodcarving Research Center.
Scientific, research, and specialized cooperation towards registering two global brands-grape and raisin, and carved furniture-for Malayer County.
Establishment of the Power Systems Studies Research Institute in collaboration with Bakhtar Regional Electricity Company.
Renewal of the license to admit international students and increased admission of non-Iranian students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Achieving top ranks in national master's, doctoral exams, and scientific festivals by Malayer University students.
Success of Malayer University students in winning top titles in regional sports competitions and national Olympiads.
Development and equipping of research and laboratory infrastructure, including the launch of an AFM laboratory device.
Completion, equipping, and operation of construction projects, including the Shahid Heydari Conference Center, Hazrat Masoumeh Student Residence, Shahid Ayatollah Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi Meeting Hall, Shahid Khodadad Video Surveillance Center, Language Laboratory, and Poultry Research Center.
Achieving top titles in cultural and social activities at national and regional levels by creating a dynamic and vibrant cultural environment.
Playing an effective role at national and county levels by organizing national conferences such as the National Translation Movement Conference, the Commemoration of Army Martyrs and Pilots of Malayer County, and the Commemoration of the Elite Student Martyr Ahmadreza Ahadi.
Providing a wide range of specialized and general services to the province and county.

Chancellors of Malayer University from establishment are:
1. Dr. H. Zamanian (2005 - 2010)
2. Dr. B. Amani (2010-2014).
3. Dr B.Hayati (2014-2017)
4. Dr M.Babaeipour (2017-2018)
5. Dr M.Maleki (2018)
6. Dr K.Sayevand (2018 till 2022)
7. Dr E.MohammadiManesh(2022 till 2024)
6. Dr K.Sayevand (2024 till Persent)

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