Allameh Tabataba'i University

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Allameh Tabataba'i University
دانشگاه علامه طباطبائی
ATU.svg
TypePublic
Established1984; 39 years ago (1984)
PresidentAbdollah Motamedi (acting)
Academic staff
522
Students17,624
Postgraduates2300
Location, ,
Campus7 urban campuses
Websiteen.atu.ac.ir

Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU; [ˌælɒːˈme tæbɒːtæbɒːˈʔiː] Persian: دانشگاه علامه طباطبائی, Danushgah-e 'lâmh-e Tâbatâbai) is one of the largest and the leading specialized public university in humanities, social and cognitive sciences in Tehran, Iran. With 15,624 students and 422 full-time faculty members[1][2] The university is under the supervision of Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is named in honor of Allameh Tabataba'i, a prominent Iranian sage and philosopher.

Since its establishment by integration of 27 independent colleges, faculties and institutes of higher education in 1983, the university has evolved into the country’s most eminent university in humanities and social sciences.

History

Picture from inside the campus of Allameh Tabataba'i University

ATU faculties, colleges, and schools

ATU has the following faculties, schools, and colleges:

  • Faculty of Communication Sciences
  • Faculty of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
  • Faculty of Management and Accounting
  • Faculty of Persian Literature and Foreign Languages
  • Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
  • Faculty of Psychology and Education
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Theology and Islamic Knowledge
  • ECO College of Insurance (ECOI)
  • School of Graduate Studies

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Allameh Tabataba'i University". en.atu.ac.ir.
  2. ^ "Allameh Tabataba'i University". en.atu.ac.ir.

External links

Coordinates: 35°45′36″N 51°15′36″E / 35.7600°N 51.2600°E / 35.7600; 51.2600