The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT) is the
government ministry
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of
science,
research and
technology in the
Islamic Republic of Iran. State-run (non-medical)
universities of Iran are under the direct supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The ministry was established in 2000 when the ministry of culture and higher education was renamed as the ministry of science, research and technology.
In 2000 the ministry set up the
Aerospace Research Institute.
The supervision of higher education institutions and the approval of the study programmes, as well as the accreditation of universities and other higher education institutions are conducted by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
Medical education falls within the remit of the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education.
A list of recognised universities and institutes of higher education and private institutions is available on th
website of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology
Ministers since 1979
See also
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Higher education in Iran
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Science and technology in Iran
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Houchang Nahavandi
Houchang Nahavandi, also referred to as Houshang Nahavandi, ( fa, هوشنگ نهاوندی; born 2 December 1932 in Rasht) is an Iranian professor and politician. Nahavandi was President of University of Tehran from 1971 to 1976 and was Minister ...
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2000 establishments in Iran
Iran
Science
Ministries established in 2000
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