Persian Gulf University

For other uses, see Gulf University.
Persian Gulf University
Dāneŝgāhe khalije fārs (Persian)
Former name
Bushehr University
TypePublic University
Established1991; 34 years ago (1991)[1]
PresidentDr. Mohammad Modarresi[2]
Academic staff
More than 260
StudentsOver 8500
Address
Persian Gulf Street, Bushehr 7516913817 IRAN
,
Bushehr
,
Iran

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

Persian Gulf University (also known as PGU; دانشگاه خلیج فارس) is a public university located in the capital city of Bushehr, Bushehr province, Iran. Established as Bushehr University in 1991, PGU is the first and the largest public university in Bushehr province, Iran.[3] The Iranian government partially finances research efforts, and various business organizations have supported PGU's initiatives. PGU has also established partnerships with several international universities for research and educational collaboration.

History

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

PGU offers undergraduate courses leading to B.A. or B.Sc. degrees in 29 disciplines, postgraduate courses leading to M.A. or M.Sc. degrees in 54 subjects, and doctoral programs leading to PhD degrees in 12 disciplines. The university accepts students through the national entrance examination conducted by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

The university has grown significantly, expanding its faculties and academic offerings. It now includes eight faculties that offer a wide range of programs, including engineering, humanities, arts, architecture, business, and more.[3]

Faculties

Faculty of Humanities
  • Library Sciences and Management
  • Arabic Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature
  • Accounting
  • Industrial Management
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • History
  • 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

The university provides a range of student-focused facilities:

Dormitories
  • The university has dormitories for both graduate and female students, conveniently located near the campus.

[3]

Guidance for Prospective Students
  • Prospective students are advised to seek feedback from current students and university authorities about facilities and accommodations.

[3]

Research and Development Centers
  • The university hosts key research hubs:
 - **Science and Technology Park**
 - **Morvarid (Pearl) Technology Complex**
  • The **APA Cyber Security Center** offers comprehensive training in cybersecurity. [citation needed]
Student Support Programs
  • Several student support programs are available, including multiple coffee shops on campus. [citation needed]
  • College of Architecture
    College of Architecture
  • Architectural College
    Architectural College
  • Main entrance of the university
    Main entrance of the university

Administration

  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

  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.