Overview

About Social Work at University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Department of Social Work was established within the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences (USWR) in 1993. The department is located in USWR in the northern part of Tehran.

While many students graduated, numerous students are currently studying in our department. In this world class department, all staff is committed to exemplary professional behavior, collaboration and support.

The department welcomes national and also international students at undergraduate and also postgraduate levels.

Social issues can change during the time and facing these problems seems to be more complicated every day. Management of social problems is very depended on a lot of factors but the key factor in successful management of these issues is to have qualified specialists in this area.

Social work specialists ensure a quality management of these issues. Social workers improve the quality of life of individuals within the society. Social work education has a 50 years history in Iran.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy and Social Problems

Social Planning

Social Health

Family and Child Welfare

Poverty and inequality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

Partially taught in English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tehran, Iran

Disciplines

Social Work

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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69

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Other requirements

General requirements

A letter of application or motivation in which you clearly specify your major and level of interest. Guidelines on writing a letter of motivation is available
A Resume or cv
English translation of High School Diploma/Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate along with its complete transcript of records approved by the ministry of that country and approved by the Iranian consular office in that country
Any language proficiency in English or Persian and Acceptable Scores approved by the Iranian consualar office in that country: IELTS with a minimum band score of 5.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL iBT (minimum 69) or TOEFL PBT (minimum 525) is required upon registration.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2000 USD / year

≈ 2000 USD / year

Living costs

Tehran

Iran

8154305 - 12335017 IRR / month

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Overview

About Social Work at University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Tehran

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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