Chancellor of Farhangian Teacher Education University (FTEU) Highlights Multi-Criteria Student Admission Process,
Preparatory Courses to Launch in Early September
In a joint gathering of the Council of Deputy Ministers and Provincial Education Directors, Dr. Rajab Ali Borzooei, Chancellor of FTEU, announced that the student admission process is based on a combination of evaluative criteria.
According to the university’s public relations office, citing the Ministry of Education’s Information Center, Dr. Borzooei emphasized that FTEU and Shahid Rajaee University have significantly expanded their student intake this year. Tehran province leads with 7,000 admissions, followed by Khorasan Razavi (5,800), Khuzestan (4,300), Fars (4,000), Isfahan (3,500), and Ilam (600). Provinces such as Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Bushehr accepted 1,000 students each, while Semnan and Ardabil fell in the mid-range with 1,100 and 1,500 respectively.
Dr. Borzooei stated that of the 72,000 applicants, 94% were successfully admitted, reflecting the university's high performance. A total of 2,248 learning centers were established, each consisting of two groups of 16 students.
He attributed this success to the exceptional coordination among provincial managers, university heads, and ministry deputies, with special acknowledgment to the Head of the Administrative Affairs and Human Resources Center for their critical role.
Admissions were conducted using a blend of evaluation metrics:
- 25% national entrance exam
- 15% specialized exam
- 10% supplementary test
- 50% transparent allocation mechanism, significantly reducing disputes over scores
Regarding graduation statistics, initial projections estimated 22,000 graduates; however, the total rose to nearly 27,000 due to an influx of top-tier entrants, including 2,850 from gifted programs and 1,850 from dual public schools.
Dr. Borzooei also noted facility shortages in provinces such as Fars (45 rooms), Khorasan Razavi (46 rooms), and East Azerbaijan (21 rooms). Seven other provinces were classified as “yellow status,” indicating a shortfall of 10–15 rooms, stressing the need for enhanced regional cooperation to address infrastructure gaps.
With FTEU regarded as a strategic pillar of the Ministry of Education, he called for a full mobilization of resources to upgrade campus environments and dormitory equipment. Preparatory courses are scheduled to commence on September 1st, making the next month critical for finalizing logistics, including bed and teaching supply provision.
Dr. Borzooei concluded by highlighting the admittance of students with elite academic profiles—scoring above 11,000—describing it as a unique opportunity to elevate educational standards. Sustaining this level of excellence, he said, requires ongoing, collaborative effort.
He extended his gratitude to all contributors and expressed hope for continued success in achieving the university’s educational mission.