Persian language proficiency test held for 200 international students

Scholarship Overview

Iran is working to expand its international student enrollment from approximately 60,000 to 320,000 by 2028 under the Seventh National Development Plan. Proposed solutions to reach this target include increasing the number of scholarships, enhancing educational infrastructure, and strengthening international relations. To ensure foreign students can successfully complete their coursework, the Organization of Student Affairs requires candidates to demonstrate proficiency in Persian before entering degree programs.

Who Can Apply

International candidates planning to study at Iranian universities must meet the following language and admission criteria:

Completion of 480 hours of Persian language instruction delivered by qualified professors at recognized university language centers.
Obtaining a required score on the Persian language proficiency test, which will become a mandatory admission prerequisite starting in the academic year beginning fall 2026.
Passing the language exam components, which evaluate listening, speaking, and writing abilities.
The opportunity is open to foreign students worldwide; current participants hail from 101 nations, predominantly Afghanistan, India, Iraq, and Pakistan.