Draft:Khatam University

The Khatam University (Persian: دانشگاه خاتم‎‎), formerly known an Khatam Institute of Higher Education is a private university in Tehran, Iran. It is ranked as one of the top private universities in Iran by Iranian ministry of science, research and technology. The university offers 4 bachelor's degree programs, 45 master's degree programs, and 3 Ph.D. program.

History

Khatam University was founded under the name "Khatam Higher Education Institute" by accepting students in the master's degree in the field of Biology (cell and molecular sciences). After the passage of several years and with major management changes in the structure of the institution, a new chapter of development and expansion of the scope of the institution's activities, including the increase of academic fields, the development of educational programs, the preparation and recruitment of full-time qualified scientific staff, and the expansion of physical facilities took place. In line with these changes, based on the implementation of the national plan of not for profit higher education institutions in 2013 by the Ministry of Science, this institution succeeded in gaining a position among 269 non-profit institutions in the country. Finally, Khatam Institute received the definitive license of the title "University” from the Ministry of Science. With the permission of the university, specialized faculties namely " Faculty of Engineering", " Faculty of Humanities", " Faculty of Management and Financial Science" and " Faculty of Art and Architecture" were established in Khatam. After obtaining permission to accept students in the Ph.D. level of philosophy, the first students of the university's specialized doctoral course began their journey.

Currently, Khatam University accepts students in 58 scientific fields in bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees through the national entrance exam, and benefitting from the scientific-specialized ability of full-time faculty members and part-time professors, this university tries to teach the latest sciences to those who seek knowledge and research.