Persian Gulf University (also known as PGU; ) is a public university located in the capital city of Bushehr, Bushehr province, Iran, originally established as Bushehr University in 1991. PGU is the first and the largest public university founded in the Bushehr province, Iran. The Iranian government partially finances research efforts. Furthermore, various business organizations have offered support and funding to Persian Gulf University to help implement necessary initiatives and programs. PGU has established partnerships with several international universities for research and educational collaboration.

History

Persian Gulf University (PGU) is located in the coastal city of Bushehr. It is a public university accredited by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology. It began as a "Technical & Engineering College" with two majors in mechanical and civil engineering when Bushehr University was founded in 1991. PGU consists of eight faculties that offer undergraduate courses leading to bachelor's degrees (B.A. or B.Sc.) in 29 disciplines, postgraduate courses leading to master's degrees (M.A. or M.Sc.) in 54 subjects, and doctoral courses leading to PhD degrees in 12 subjects. The university accepts students who pass the national entrance examination administered annually by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Over the years, PGU has grown significantly both in terms of academic offerings and research capabilities. It has expanded to include eight faculties, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. These faculties cover a range of disciplines including engineering, humanities, arts, architecture, business, and more.

Faculties

Library Sciences and Management, Arabic Language and Literature, English Language and Literature, Accounting, Industrial Management, Business Management, Economics, History, and Psychology Architecture Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering. Biotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, fishery. Horticulture, Plants Production Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering (Gas), Chemical Engineering (Petrochemical, Chemical Engineering (Hydrocarbons) Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering Business Administration, Industrial Management, Economics Science, Accounting Computer Engineering (Recently added: MSc in Artificial intelligence), Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics (Recently added: MSc in Data Science) Intercontinental Transportation Management

University Facilities and Accommodations

The university has constructed dormitories, including accommodations for graduate students and females, located near the campus. The university advises prospective students to seek feedback from current students and university authorities regarding the facilities and accommodations. In addition to its facilities, the university hosts the Science and Technology Park and the Morvarid (Pearl) Technology Complex, which serve as centers for research and development. The APA Cyber Security Center is also present, providing comprehensive training in this field. The university offers facilities and programs designed to support student needs. These include multiple coffee shops.

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