In the tenth meeting of the university chancellors and vice-chancellors for international affairs which was held in the presence of the Minster of Science, Research and Technology, rectors of Iranian universities, ambassadors of various countries and officials from the Ministry of Science, the Minister of Science expressed his appreciation to the University of Guilan for being selected as one of the most outstanding universities in terms of constructive and progressive international activities and collaborations.
According to the reports by the international cooperation center at the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the International Office at the University of Guilan was ranked first among the universities and institutes of higher education in the second national group in the academic year 2019-2020. This decision was made based on 14 criteria for the assessment of international activities, programs and collaborations.
Having an effective role in international networks, having an essential role in the Association of State Universities of Caspian Region Countries, witnessing a significant increase in attracting international students from various countries, initiating different international projects such as the international weather station, having exchange programs with foreign universities, holding joint international courses, and publishing international articles are a few of the achievements which resulted in University of Guilan being ranked first.
It is important to note that the tenth meeting of the university chancellors and vice-chancellors for international affairs was held as a webinar with participation of all universities, research centers and science and technology parks, where the chancellor of the University of Guilan gave a speech about the international activities of the University of Guilan which led to the university being selected first by the international cooperation center at the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
The International Office congratulates this achievement to all students, employees, professors and officials at the University of Guilan.