Universities in Iran during the Pahlavi era

Universities in Iran during the Pahlavi era played a significant role in the scientific, cultural, and international development of the country. The establishment and expansion of higher education were part of the broader efforts to modernize and elevate Iran's academic standards. The history of modern universities in Iran dates back to the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi, with the most notable milestone being the founding of the University of Tehran in 1934. As the first modern university in Iran, it was established to train skilled professionals and promote scientific research, merging various higher education institutions, including the School of Medicine and Dar ul-Funun, and became the main center for higher education in the country.