The International Students’ Office at Yazd University was officially established in 2019 to create a welcoming and supportive environment for the education of talented students from other countries. As a key subdivision of ISCO, the office delivers the essential academic and administrative services that international students need, from their first enquiry about admission to the completion of their studies.

The office works to achieve the following goals:

1.      Cultivate an international identity and foster scientific communication.

2.      Establish sustainable and productive international relations.

3.      Compete in the global scientific arena alongside renowned universities and institutions.

4.      Promote the Persian language, literature, and the rich Islamic-Iranian culture.

5.      Introduce, disseminate and expand ideas that promote Islamic excellence.

6.      Facilitate the exchange of information, ideas, knowledge and art.

7.      Provide a supportive platform for the education of talented individuals from other countries, while upholding human dignity and values.

8.      Expand the scientific and cultural relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran with other countries, in alignment with national macro policies, and enhance the country’s international standing.

9.      Showcase the city of Yazd and Yazd University in international forums.

10. Assist in strengthening the scientific infrastructure of neighbouring and other countries.

The office is the first point of contact for international applicants and enrolled students. It provides:

•     Academic counselling and guidance on admission and enrolment.

•     Guidance on registration in the national ADAB system, which must be completed and confirmed by the university before any consular service is provided.

•     Help with the visa application, including receiving the application form and supporting documents and sending them to the Consular Services Office.

•     Registration of residence requests in ADAB after arrival in Iran, and assistance with renewing student residence permits.

•     Support with the change-of-status procedure at the end of studies for students who live in Iran.

Visa, residence and other consular matters are handled together with the Consular Services Office. Please see that page for detailed procedures, deadlines and penalties.

Enrolment procedure

1.      Register in the ADAB system

Create your account on the ADAB portal for international students (adab.saorg.ir/PortalADAB). Your study code must be confirmed in the system by the university before any consular service can be provided.

2.      Meet the International Office

After your study code has been approved, contact the International Office of your university of study for academic counselling and for guidance on the visa and student residence process.

3.      Complete the preliminary registration form

Before visiting the university, complete the online preliminary registration form of the Consular Office. The form is completed once during your studies, and again only if you obtain a new passport. A desktop or laptop computer is recommended for completing the form.

4.      Submit your visa application

Send your visa application form and supporting documents to the International Office (see the list below). The visa is issued only with the approval of your university of study.

5.      Collect your student visa

When the Consular Office approves and requests a student (E-type) visa on your behalf, you collect it at an Iranian consulate in your home country or, if you prefer, on Kish Island.

6.      Obtain your student residence permit

After entering Iran, your university registers your residence request in the ADAB system. Residence permits are renewed through the International Office.