Shiraz University is a public research university located in Shiraz, Iran. It was established in 1946 as the first university in Iran outside Tehran. The university has 12 faculties and offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various fields including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. It has over 23,000 students and 2,500 faculty members. Shiraz University is ranked among the top universities in Iran and is known for its research in various fields.