ANCIENT JUNDI SHAPUR UNIVERSITY

Jundi Shapur was one of the world's birthplaces of knowledge and wisdom which is a source of national pride and enthusiasm. Our ancestors in ancient Iran cherished scholarship and wisdom and constantly endeavored to educate and illuminate the path leading to this divine gift. On November 3rd 2017, it was registered in UNESCO's List as the first institute closest in meaning to a "University" in its modern-day concept. Thus it is the most brilliant and pride-commanding event to us Iranians which we treasure for almost 18 centuries.

Jundi Shapur was built in the science-promoting city of Dezful which in ancient times was known to be a center for art and knowledge. The two most distinct features of this university which are beyond any doubt and exaggeration are production and promotion of sciences. These two elements of education are now amongst UNESCO's major goals and strategies. Today the concept of producing and sharing science constitutes bases for any movement that result in sustainable development in every way.