Ahlul-Bayt International University (ABU)

About

Ahlul-Bayt International University (ABU), established in 2004 and gaining full university status in 2013, is a public higher education institution in Tehran, Iran dedicated to promoting scientific knowledge, cultural understanding, and academic excellence grounded in Islamic values. With a diverse international student community and a committed academic staff, ABU offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across faculties including Islamic Sciences, Law and Political Science, Science and Technology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Languages and Literature, with research strengths in Islamic studies, international relations, law, management and social sciences. The university’s campus features academic, cultural and student facilities that support inclusive learning, and it engages in global partnerships including collaborative agreements with institutions such as Istinye University enhancing international cooperation and exchange. ABU’s mission emphasizes empowering scholars, fostering cross-cultural dialogue, and contributing to global intellectual engagement.

Sustainability at ABU

Ahlul-Bayt International University reflects its commitment to sustainability by embedding values of global responsibility, ethical understanding, and community engagement in its research, teaching and campus culture, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university promotes inclusive education and intercultural dialogue, encourages interdisciplinary inquiry that connects societal well-being with sustainable development concerns, and engages students and staff in initiatives that broaden awareness of environmental and social challenges. These efforts support ABU’s mission to educate globally minded graduates and contribute to resilient, equitable communities.