History of University of Tehran Student Branch

   University of Tehran, UT is the longest established and the largest modern university in Iran. Founded in 1934,  it consists of 38 faculties, institutions and centers. One of its faculties is faculty of engineering. Electrical and  Computer Engineering department of faculty of engineering is one of the best electrical schools in Iran and  provides courses of study for Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

   IEEE Student Branch at University of Tehran started its formal operation in November 1997.Since the  concept  of student branches was a new idea among students, a great deal of effort was made to introduce the  functions of a student branch and the role of IEEE. In this way, our goals are well defined, highly practical, and  within  reach.

   Our goals:

• Increasing the research level of UT electrical and computer engineering students.
• Communication with international IEEE to promote the branch in region 8.
• A linking between UT professors and students.
• A connection between UT and industry.
• Extending other student branches in Iran.

   Our activities:

• Inviting prosperous professors from foreign countries.
• Holding scientific workshops, weekly seminars and  symposiums.
• Holding practical classes and scientific competitions for students.
• Organizing summer project for undergraduates.
• Introducing electrical engineering fields to students.
• Organizing scientific, amusing visits..

   Now the main duty of University of Tehran IEEE steudent branch is the registration of students in IEEE.

 IEEE Presidents' visits of University of Tehran Student Branch 1999_Dr Kenneth Laker

   "The IEEE Student Branch at University of Tehran is doing significant work to support the professional  development of their fellow students..." This was a part of the note that Dr. Kenneth Laker _1999 IEEE  President_ wrote for the student branch in his visit to Iran.

   The IEEE President and Region 8 Director, Dr Rolf Remshardt, made a visit to Iran on February 20th-24th  1999 for the first time in the history. In their 3-day visit they presented lectures about the IEEE and region 8  student activities.They also visited several universities,and IRTC (Iranian Telecommunication Research Center).