Campus Life

The Isfahan University of Technology possesses an extensive campus area that is developed like a small town. The campus life at IUT provides an outstanding experience, unlike any other university in the country. IUT’s campus provides various services and features among which are a shopping center, a recreation center, an enormous library, a health center, dining services, transportation services, and residence halls. This campus rewards the students with a vibrant yet tranquil atmosphere.

Central Library

The prestigious Central Library is one of the notable ones in the country. On the ground floor exists the twenty-four-hour study halls and the university publication’s bookstore. A study lounge with rental up-to-date magazines section, the theses/dissertations section, and the scientific journals/publication section are on the first floor. Lastly, the administration offices, the 8-to-4 reading halls, book stocks, and private study rooms for erudite students stand on the third floor.

Pardis Shopping Center

Pardis, the shopping center, is another place wherein students spend much of their free time. It is the place to get some fresh air and enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. A cafeteria, a takeaway café, a fast food store, a game center, and a supermarket are among the features of Pardis.

Residence Halls

We know it might be a little hard for students to live abroad from their families, whether in a different city or another country. Here at IUT, we assured a convenient living experience for newly admitted students.

There are three main residence complexes available for students. Female students, both undergrad and graduate, reside in the prestigious 'Sadaf' residence hall while male students dwell in either 'Al Qadir' hall, which is designed primarily for freshmen and sophomores or 'Sadra' hall that accommodates upper-class, and graduate students. The engaging atmosphere of the dormitories, as well as the pleasant landscape surrounding theme created by trees and 'Seyed Mohammad' mountain, offers an apt opportunity for students to take advantage of the environment far from the madding crowd of the city!  [photo from the nature of the dormitory]

Residence halls at IUT are commonly studios, where the room and bathroom are shared between 4 individuals. Additionally, every 10 studios share a big kitchen, a laundry room, and a study room. There are TV rooms on each floor and a weighting room for each complex. Football, basketball, and volleyball fields are available for students as well.  [photo from dorm and facilities]

International students can acquire a glimpse of Iran’s 4-season nature by attending weekly or monthly trips held by student societies tenant at residential complexes. These events include short tours to nearby cities like Kashan and the stunning 'Varzaneh' desert, and long trips to some of the most beautiful astonishing exotic destinations in Iran like Shiraz, Tehran, Gilan, etc. More information on these societies and their activities are provided here.

Recreational and Sports Center

Here at IUT, we strive to provide students with diverse recreational experiences. Located at the southernmost corner of the campus, this center services students with various facilities.

• A seven-lane swimming pool with steam and dry saunas
• Three multi-purpose courts (In-door Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton)
• A grass soccer field
• Table tennis room
• A wrestling room
• A martial arts/gymnastics room
• Three tennis courts

Dining Services

Since IUT poses a gigantic campus, various dining options are provided for both students and academic staff to take advantage of. The dining center, located at the heart of the campus, services the majority of the students three times a day. Meal plans are available for students to choose from. Mahan and Aseman Restaurants are other options that serve daily meal plans and other cuisines. A traditional restaurant is located north of the campus, where it offers traditional cuisines in a vintage environment. A fast-food/café is provided in the south section of the campus. In addition, various cafeterias are available in each department and in Pardis Shopping Center from which students can benefit.

Health Center

Health is a continuum of care everyone is involved with. The health center of IUT has established its efforts with the purpose of promoting mental and physical health and improving the general hygiene of the campus. This center provides healthcare services for academic staff, their families, and students. The health center constitutes a paraclinical laboratory, an emergency room, a drugstore, patient rooms, and dentistry.

Transportation

Students driving to the campus are provided with a capacious parking space at the main entrance wherein they are needed to register their car every morning. Entering the campus is mainly limited to the faculties and staff. However, in some cases, a provisional permit is granted to graduate students, had they been needed to conduct vast research hours or move their lab equipment. This permit is offered through a departmental request. The lead investigators or the advisors can fill the forms to request a provisional permit for their students. This permit is needed to be renewed periodically. Daily permits are issued at the main campus entrance for visitors and undergrads if the security personnel at the gate deems it necessary.

Hence the spacious campus, every 15 minutes a bus sets off for moving commuters around the campus. This specific bus starts from the main entrance of the campus, where the main parking lot is also located and stops at various locations to provide access to the entire campus.

Here at IUT, a multitude of buses are dedicated to collect academic staff, faculties, and students from every corner of the city to the campus every morning at 8:00 and to carry them to their destinations after office hours.

If students choose to explore the city, it is crucial that they acquire the knowledge of how to use public transportation out and into the university. Dependent on the destination, various buses are provided for students and academic staff they can take advantage of to reach any point in the city. Every 15 minutes, buses take passengers from the campus to the university station, and vice versa at the Jomhouri-e-Eslami Square, which is one of the transportation hubs with transport means to every corner of the city. Bus #9 and #23 route passengers to Chahar Bagh Abbasi Street and Enghelab Square, where Si-o-Se Pol Bridge is accessible. On the way to the Chahar Bagh St., bus #9 stops at Imam Hussein Square as well, which is a 10-minute walk away from Naqsh-e Jahan Sq., half the beauty of Isfahan. Bus #34 takes passengers all the way to Azadi Sq. This bus provides access to the Julfa and Khaghani St., Chaharbagh Bala, and Mardavij. In addition, numerous shared taxis are available at Jomhouri-e-Eslami Sq. to give a ride to any location.

An alternative is the buses to the first subway station, which provide access to Imam Hussein and Azadi squares, Mount Soffeh, Si-o-Se Pol Bridge, and Hakim-Nezami Street, near Julfa. Public transportation is available at reasonable prices in Isfahan, and the quality is increasing by the day.