Hamid Mirzadeh further said that based on the approval of Strategic Task Force, the figure is to reach 50,000 by 2025.
Based on the objectives of Vision 2025, Iran should rank first in the region in terms of scientific production by 2025, he pointed out.
"At present, our neighboring countries have made huge investment in scientific production."
Noting the 20-percent share of IAU in national scientific production, he said fortunately, IAU has a major share in the scientific development of Iran and raising the country's global scientific ranking.
IAU has two independent and 31 state university branches with 400 campuses and research centers in Iran and four branches overseas.
Scattered over an area exceeding 20 million square meters, together with a range of hospitals, laboratories, workshops, sports facilities, recreational areas and ITC facilities, IAU welcomes many applicants locally and internationally.
In addition, there are 621 Sama high schools affiliated to the university, along with 124 technical and vocational colleges. These campuses are under the direct control of the Board of Trustees and the president.
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