The Art University of Isfahan (AUI) was founded in 1977 as Isfahan Pardis College in the heart of the historic city of Isfahan, as part of Farabi University. It was the first national center for conservation, and its main aim was to train professional artists and engineers in the restoration and conservation of historical artifacts, monuments, and buildings. 10 years later, in 2000, the institute was accredited by the University of Arts and offered five specializations in the field of fine arts and architecture at the undergraduate level and three specializations in the field of architecture and monument conservation at the postgraduate level.
Currently, the AUI offers academic programs at undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, covering a variety of artistic disciplines in five faculties, as follows:
- Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning
- Faculty of Conservation and Restoration
- Faculty of Research Excellence in Art and Entrepreneurship
- Faculty of Craft
- Faculty of Fine Arts
A High-Ranking Art University
The Art University of Isfahan has been the top art university among all other art universities in Iran for the past three years, according to the latest scientific ranking report published by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
The Art University of Isfahan is a member of the consortium of international offices of major universities in Isfahan, along with the University of Isfahan, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, and Isfahan Science & Technology Town, known as IUN.
The Art University of Isfahan as a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary campus is also a member of prestigious foundations in the region such as ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) and SESAME synchrotron facilities in Jordan.
The AUI campus is located in the central parts of Isfahan and offers easy access to many social and cultural activities by public transport.
An International University
The AUI welcomes all international students from different countries, who wish to study artistic subjects. The AUI also welcomes international students through exchange programs such as Erasmus and Erasmus +.
Likewise, it offers different courses, such as summer-school and winter-school programs.
The AUI supports all international students by offering Persian-language courses and other essential services such as accommodation and meals.
The AUI Central Library & Documentation Center
With a rich collection in print and digital formats, the AUI Central Library is one of the most comprehensive libraries in the field of art.
In addition to locally digitized materials, the University Library provides online access to hundreds of thousands of e-books, journals, magazines, and newspapers.
The AUI Central Laboratory
The AUI Laboratory is equipped with high-tech analytical systems and instruments that support the University's faculties, researchers, students, and other institutes. This laboratory provides the most modern and advanced equipment for researchers to use in a wide range of artistic fields.
Academic Calendar
Fall semester: starting from 23 September
Spring Semester: starting from 10 February
Farsi Website: www.aui.ac.ir
English website: https://en.aui.ac.ir/
E-mail address: oisc@aui.ac.ir
