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25-908: The Taliesin Associated Architects (Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation) had three buildings built in Iran which include the Damavand Higher Educational Institute (presently known as Payam-e Nour University 's Tehran campus), the summer residence of Shams known as Mehrafarin Palace in Chalus (presently occupied by the local police), and the most prestigious, the Pearl Palace. The Taliesin Associated Architects, William Wesley Peters , Amery-Kamooneh-Khosravi Consulting Architects of Tehran all served as architects for

50-553: A " ziggurat " style structure, all connected by stairs and a large ramp. Throughout the structure circular patterns are highlighted. The building space included an office, living room, family dining room, a swimming pool, a cinema, a "rare bird hall", and bedrooms. After the Iranian Revolution , the Mostazafan Foundation seized all assets owned by the royal family, including Shams Palace. The majority of

75-617: A result of pressure from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism. It is currently in need of repairs; in November 2020, the building was scheduled to undergo rehabilitation work. The restoration was estimated to cost $ 8–$ 13 million (300–500 billion rials) in 2017. 35°47′16″N 50°53′12″E  /  35.78778°N 50.88667°E  / 35.78778; 50.88667 Payame Noor University Payame Noor University ( PNU ; Persian : Dāneŝgāhe Payāme Nur)

100-780: Is a public university in Iran , with its headquarters in Tehran . Established in 1988, is a legal body under the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology . Payame Noor means "the message of light" in Persian . PNU was established in 1988 in the Iran , after having integrated the University of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni and Iran Free University . PNU took its first intake in five-degree programs at 28 study centres. August 2023 Iranian government tried disbanding it in its entirety but it

125-493: Is a member of UNITWIN. UNITWIN is the abbreviation for the university twinning and networking scheme. This UNESCO Programme was established in 1992. The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Program consists of the establishment of UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks in higher education institutions. The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Program promotes international inter-university cooperation and networking to enhance institutional capacities through knowledge sharing and collaborative work. The Program supports

150-468: Is not ranked as one of the "Best Global Universities in Iran" in the U.S. News & World Report . The QS World University Rankings does not rank PNU. Academic Ranking of World Universities does not rank PNU. Iranian universities faced criticism in early 2007 about their treatment of students who follow the Baháʼí Faith . Although religious identification has been removed from entrance exam papers,

175-673: Is one of the goals of Payame Noor University. The National Islamic Comprehensive of India, Islamic and International Multimedia of Malaysia , Tishrin, Aftarah and Damascus Syria . The university is also an active member of several prestigious international scientific associations in the world, such as the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) , UNITWIN/UNESCO , Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) , and

200-464: Is one of the large and prestigious public universities in Iran. It is a global mega university , whose name means "the message of light" in Persian. The school has 502 campus locations in 2020. The PNU school offers undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and PhDs. Graduates of this university receive an official decree from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The diplomas awarded to

225-577: The Islamic world . The education system, like the Iranian higher education system, has two semesters and one summer semester. However, the educational calendar in PNU Afghanistan is different, according to the regulations of that center. In Iran , admission to college is competitive and only top students may achieve this honour. Undergraduate and graduate prospective students are admitted at

250-553: The "second language" of the university and that all its services will be offered in Arabic, concurrent with Persian . PNU has been accused of being part of Iran's "publication bazaar," with local politicians and diplomats receiving advanced degrees without efforts or attendance. As of 2020, PNU has 502 campuses, which include locations in Iran and globally. List of largest universities and university networks by enrollment This list of largest universities by enrollment in

275-827: The Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) . PNU is the UNESCO Chair Environmental Education . Payame Noor University as the first university in Iran, has proceeded in designing and implementation of an environment training and education course in master's degree from 2008 with 500 graduating students and also has designed and implemented an Environmental Education Ph.D. course in 2012 with 40 Ph.D. candidates up to now. Payam Noor University

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300-650: The Iranian public university on the basis of their GPA and the National University Entrance Exam result . In 2017, by order of the President of the National Federation of University Sports, the director-general of PNU Physical Education became the head of the country's student powerlifting association. Expanding the exchange of scientific information with universities and reputable international research associations

325-499: The Networks and Chairs serve as think tanks and as bridge builders between academia, civil society, local communities, researchers and policy-makers. They have proven useful in informing policy decisions, establishing new teaching initiatives, generating innovation through research and contributing to the enrichment of existing university programs while promoting cultural diversity. As of May 2017, about 700 Chairs are established within

350-573: The United States, are actually systems of separate university campuses, and may not accurately represent a comparable student body. For example, the enrollment listed for the University of California is the population of the entire student body in the University of California system, which is composed of several individual campuses statewide. All University of California campuses are entitled "University of California" and then denoted further by

375-422: The complex was occupied by a local Baseej unit who are neglecting its upkeep. The building was recognized as a cultural heritage only in 2002, and registered by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism (Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization), who took control of portions of the building due to its historical significance. Small parts were opened to the public (in 2015) as

400-434: The establishment of UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks in key priority areas related to UNESCO's fields of competence – i.e. in education, the natural and social sciences, culture and communication. Through this network, higher education and research institutions all over the globe pool their resources, both human and material, to address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. In many instances,

425-551: The international, national and regional levels without having to worry about conflicts with traditional methods of receiving articles and judging them. This system manages all the stages of holding a conference from launching the website and informing to registering and receiving papers. Publishing of about 2700 books at the editorial office from 1988 to 2018. PNU was ranked by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) in 2019-2020 as rank 27 in Iran, and globally rank 1626. PNU

450-466: The program around the globe in 116 countries covering about 70 disciplines. There are presently 24 UNESCO Chairs in the field of environmental education and education for sustainable development. In March 2017 Payame noor University as 14th UNESCO chair in Iran was selected by UNESCO to establish a chair in the field of Environmental Education specially in the regard of waste management for 4 years. Dr. Seyed Mohammad Shobeiri selected as Chair holder and leads

475-502: The program. Payame Noor University has sports, religious, and cultural centers and extracurricular activities, and tries to direct the potential energy of the youth in the right directions. Payame Noor University has also an analytical news agency which known an UPNA. Payame Noor University has more than 21 student scientific associations. Payame Noor University [Conference] System is in fact an online system that helps Payame Noor University Centers to hold their scientific conferences at

500-426: The project and Thomas Casey served as the civil engineer. The interior design and furniture was designed by John deKoven Hill and Cornelia Brierly . The landscape design was done by Francis Nemtin. The palace was built on roughly 170 hectares (420 acres) of rolling hills and featured an artificial lake. The building is around 1,499.9 square metres (16,145 sq ft) and made of concrete, with two main domes and

525-407: The state sanctioned persecution of Baháʼís has led to students reportedly being expelled once their religion is discovered. The controversy specifically focused on Payame Noor University when an official university letter confirmed the expulsion as government policy. Over 30 Baháʼí students have been expelled under the policy. Additionally, in 2008, the university declared that Arabic will be

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550-433: The students of this university are valid for continuing their studies in higher levels inside and outside the country and employment in all government institutions and organizations. Payame Noor University signed a memorandum of cooperation in the national plan to strengthen and identify children and adolescents in the field of coding. PNU is also holding the second general assembly of the network of virtual universities in

575-462: The world includes total active enrollment across all campuses, as well as off-campus study. The enrollment numbers listed are the sum of undergraduate and graduate students in active enrollment. The universities included below confer degrees of bachelor-level or higher, and either share a central board of governance and a single chancellor or president, or confer degrees with the same institution name. Many of these universities, particularly those in

600-475: Was established in 1988 in the Iran , after having integrated the University of Abu Rayhan al-Biruni and Iran Free University . One of Payame Noor University's Tehran campuses (which was previously Damavand College , or Damavand Higher Educational Institute) was completed in 1976 and is one of the three buildings in Iran designed and built by Taliesin Associated Architects (Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation) and William Wesley Peters . Payame Noor University

625-475: Was stopped before long. Iranian government program closed and or merged several thousands universities. Some were turned to Technical and Vocational University . While some others were now part of State universities. PNU is a modern innovative university, established by decisions based on the meetings (No. 94 & 97) in 1986 by SCCR ( Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution of Iran). PNU

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