The Organizational Rank of University of Kashan Upgraded to Level 1

The Deputy for Planning, Digital Transformation, and Strategic Supervision at University of Kashan announced that following the directive No. 342792/63/6 dated 2025/03/17 from the esteemed Director General of the Office of Planning, Budget, and Organization of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, the organizational rank of University of Kashan has been elevated, placing it among the nation's top-tier (Level 1) universities.

Dr. Mahmoud Akbari added that this achievement is the result of accumulating over 1,000 points from the indices and coefficients stipulated in Article (6) of the Regulations for the Organization of Universities and Higher Education and Research Institutions. Consequently, the organizational rank of University of Kashan has been promoted from Level 2 to Level 1.

Dr. Akbari further noted that the upgrade of the University to organizational Level 1 not only enhances its prestige among the country's higher education and research institutions and yields related benefits but also creates significant new capacities. Among the most important of these are:

- An increase in management positions from 13 to 17.

- The provision for a consultant position for each of the university's deputy offices.

- The provision for a deputy directorate position for each of the university's management departments.

- The potential to establish a maximum of 5 specialized campuses, subject to approval by the University Board of Trustees. (A specialized campus is defined as an entity comprising multiple faculties/research institutes or independent educational/research groups, established to promote decentralization and enhance the efficiency of educational, research, and executive processes, in consideration of the scope of activities and diversity of academic fields. It can significantly bolster the university's development and progress in these areas.)

University of Kashan currently comprises 10 faculties, 1 research institute, 42 educational groups, and 3 approved research groups.

Dr. Akbari concluded by extending congratulations to the entire community of the University and expressing gratitude for the diligent efforts and follow-up by the committed staff of the Strategic Studies, Planning, and Budget Management Department in achieving this significant success.