Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University

History:Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University (SRTTU) was established in 1980 as Enghelab Technology Center with merging Tehran Technology Institutes. Later, the Center was named The Higher Institute of Technical Education and launched Associate Degrees and Technical Vocational undergraduate programs. In 1993 it turned into Technical and Vocational Teachers’ College and launched two undergraduate programs. Considering the available potentials, the Higher Education Center and Technical and Vocational Teachers’ College were merged and Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University was recognized as a university by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (then known as Ministry of Culture and Higher Education) and Supreme Cultural Revolution Council. CampusShahid Rajaee is located in northeast of Tehran in Lavizan district and has more than 15 hectares of real estate holdings that include faculties, offices, labs, workshops, sport facilities, and student housing and dormitories.Education:SRTTU offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in a variety of fields. The university is made up of 11 academic units- 8 faculties, the Center for Excellence in Education, and 2 Research Institutes.Faculties:• Faculty of Computer Engineering• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering• Faculty of Electrical Engineering• Faculty of Materials Science and Technology• Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design Engineering• Faculty of Civil Engineering• Faculty of Humanities• Faculty of Physical Education• Faculty of Natural SciencesFaculty Members:Currently, there are more than 200 full time faculty members in SRTTU.