Urmia University

After the establishment of Urmia University (formerly Reza'iyeh University) and the successful operation of the Reza'iyeh Agriculture Faculty, new colleges were introduced to enhance the educational offerings in the region. Subsequently, the veterinary and science colleges were established, marking a significant expansion for the university. The development of the Naslo campus was a pivotal phase, as all three schools were gradually relocated there. Following the 1979 revolution and the renaming of Reza'iyeh to Urmia, the university also underwent a name change to become Urmia University. Additionally, a medical school was founded in 1980 and continued its activities until 1985, when it became an independent institution known as Urmia University of Medical Sciences. Over the years, Urmia University saw continued growth with the establishment of the School of Literature and Humanities in 1988, and the Technical University in 1989. Presently, Urmia University boasts nine faculties, a self-contained campus, the Shahid Bakri Higher Education Center in Miandoab, and a technical faculty in Khoy City. It also houses five research centers, two research institutes, the Science and Technology Park, the ICT Center, the Central Library, a museum, and a structural research center. Notably, the University Board of Trustees, with approval from the Ministry of Science, has recently sanctioned the establishment of three additional faculties: the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Petrochemical Faculty, and the School of Chemistry.