Payame Noor University (PNU)
Founded 1988 as the unique distance learning institution in the country. A State institution whose degrees are all recognized and have the same status as those of other State universities. 217 Local Study Centres and Units throughout the country.
Funding: 
           Public
        
 
    
     
    
Grades 4
Languages 1
Divisions 9
- Agricultural Sciences Faculty
 - Art and Architecture FacultyFields of study: Ceramic Art, Textile Design, Photography, Public Relations, Painting and Drawing, Library Science, Interior Design, Town Planning, Media Studies, Journalism, Fine Arts
 - Basic Sciences Faculty
 - Educational Sciences and Psychology Faculty
 - Engineering FacultyFields of study: Robotics, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Construction Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering
 - Foreign Language and Literature FacultyFields of study: Arabic, Translation and Interpretation, Native Language Education, Linguistics, Foreign Languages Education, Literature, English
 - Management, Economics and Accountancy FacultyFields of study: Industrial Management, Public Administration, Tourism, Information Technology, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration
 - Social Sciences FacultyFields of study: Meteorology, Rural Planning, Geography (Human), Social Welfare, Town Planning, Information Management, Geography, Social Work, Sociology, Political Sciences, History
 - Theology and Islamic Sciences FacultyFields of study: Religious Education, Private Law, Islamic Studies, International Law, Criminology, Criminal Law, Law
 
Requirements
- Admission details: Secondary school certificate and entrance examination
 
