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Study in Isfahan

This guide explains student life in Isfahan, Iran, including an estimated monthly student budget of $160, Isfahan features a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cool, relatively dry winters., Education Visa (E) guidance, 9 universities. Explore verified details for Iran below.

Isfahan, Iran
Isfahan, Iran — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$160
Climate
Isfahan features a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and cool, relatively dry winters.
Safety score
60/100
English friendliness
30%
Student visa
Education Visa (E)
Work while studying
International students on an Education Visa are generally not permitted to work in Iran without a separate work permit.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$80
  • Food$80

Rent is for ashared room in the university's student accommodation.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living and university-provided housing.
  • Rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage.
  • Strong academic reputation in engineering and sciences at local universities.

Considerations

  • International sanctions make banking and transferring money from abroad highly difficult.
  • Strict local laws, internet restrictions, and mandatory dress codes must be followed.
  • English is not widely spoken outside of academic environments.

Student housing in Isfahan

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Universities in Isfahan

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the Isfahan University of Technology's published international student budget, which lists USD 80 for housing and USD 80 for dining. Transport and leisure are not specified by the university and are thus recorded as 0. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Isfahan are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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