- Not having Iranian citizenship.
- Being of sound physical and mental health.
- High school diploma in foreign schools in order to apply for B.A., B.A. in order to apply for M.A., and M.A in order to apply for PhD.
- Minimum score of 14 out of 20 or 70 out of 100 for entry to B.A., M.A. and PhD in all courses.
- Maximum age of 32 for B.A., 36 for M.A. and 40 for PhD.
- Maximum age for scholarship is 24 for B.A., 28 for M.A., and 32 for PhD.
- The applicants’ degrees must be approved by the education/higher education ministry and the foreign affair ministry of the applicants’ home nation, as well as the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in that country. All original and affirmed higher education diploma/degrees must be submitted to the university at the time attending the Ahlul Bayt International University.
Attention: applicants may begin the process of enrollment after finishing their current course and before receiving their degree or presenting their thesis. However, this depends on the fact that the applicant will receive their degree or present their thesis before the end of the semester and beginning the registration process. If the applicant does not manage to provide their degree or present their thesis before beginning the final stage of registration, their enrollment is annulled.
- Documents/degrees for the previous courses taken by the applicant.
A valid passport with a minimum remaining validity of two years at the time of registration.
- Filling the letter of commitment in the registration process.
- Presenting a working mobile number and a valid email address.
- Finalizing the online form at the online registration network of the university at admission.abu.ac.ir and finalizing the registration process at ams.abu.ac.ir .
Payment of a $100 fee covering registration, initial document evaluation, and visa issuance (this fee is strictly non-refundable). Applicants intending to reside in the university dormitory must pay an additional $100, separate from the registration fee, to cover personal amenities.
Note: Students from non-Persian-speaking countries are required to take Persian language courses for six months in the language teaching center of the university and successfully pass the course.
Note: Degrees that belonging to foreign schools or universities must be approved by Iran’s embassy in that country or the embassy of the applicant’s home country in Iran. In case the degree is not in English, it must be translated into either Persian or English.
Note: The Education and the Foreign Ministries of Afghanistan and the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul must approve the high school diploma of students in order for them to be accepted in B.A. courses.
Note: In case there is contrasting information between enrollment information and conditions of an applicant and the information provided during their registration, then the enrollment process will be discontinued.
Note: All courses are conducted in Persian, unless the number of applicants in a specific course is over 10 people, then the course can be conducted in English.
Note: The courses of Persian language and literature, the history of Islamic culture and civilization, religions and mysticism, philosophy and Islamic theology, and the history of Islam are taught in Persian under any condition and regardless of student
Dear Applicant,
We are delighted that you have chosen Ahlul Bayt International University to pursue your higher education. Before accessing the portal and completing your application, please ensure you have the following documents readily available:
- A scanned copy of the passport main page
- A passport-sized photograph
- Scanned copies of previous academic degrees and academic transcripts (in either Persian or English)
- Scanned copies of relevant academic, cultural, social, and athletic credentials—including competition awards, memberships, leadership roles in organizations or associations, and letters of recommendation from professors or administrators (optional)
- A completed copy of the resume form (available for download on the Ham-Ava registration portal)
Important Notes:
Upon the complete and accurate submission of your application form and required documents, a tracking code will be generated in the final confirmation stage. Please note that your application will be reviewed by university admission officers, and all sections must display a green status indicator upon completion.
The evaluation process for each completed application takes a minimum of one month.
Applicants are kindly requested to monitor their application status strictly through the registration tracking form and refrain from contacting the university via phone or messaging services.
Non-Persian speakers and Applicants of courses in Persian | Persian speakers and Applicants of courses in English | Registration process | |
Until April 6th | Until July 6th | Deadline for receiving the applicant’s documents | First Semester |
Until April 20th | Until July 20th | Evaluation and announcement of the verdict to the applicant | |
May 20th | August 20th | sending the visa and the entry period the I.R. Iran | |
First half of June | First half of September | Starting Date | |
Until November 6th | Until December 6th | Deadline for receiving the applicant’s documents | Second Semester |
November 22th | December 22th | Evaluation and announcement of the verdict to the applicant | |
December 22th | January 21th | sending the visa and the entry period the I.R. Iran | |
First half of January | First half of February | Starting Date | |