Persian Gulf University, as its name suggests, seeks to promote Persian language and identity in the region and across the world. Therefore, the university, taking advantage of the capacities of its faculty members and with the aim of developing Persian culture, language and literature as one of the components of the soft power of the Islamic Republic of Iran, established the Center for Teaching Persian to Non-Persian Speakers (AZFA) in 2024. In fact, in line with the university's national and international mission and responsibilities, the center was granted definitive authorization by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
In addition to spreading Iranian culture and literature around the world and promoting peace, the important goals of this educational center include attracting international students to foster international partnerships, promote academic exchange programs, and boost cross-cultural understanding. A serious requirement to achieve these goals is to help international students learn Persian to acquire knowledge in their specialized fields. The Persian Gulf University AZFA Center seeks to attract international students who are enthusiastic and passionate about learning Persian by creating a scientific and cultural environment in a suitable space. The instructors of the AZFA center, benefiting from their rich experience in teaching Persian to non-Persian speakers, use the best up-to-date methods of teaching.
Conditions and Procedures for Accepting Applicants
2- Approval from the Student Affairs Organization of the Ministry of Education regarding the applicant's studies at universities and higher education institutions in the country and receiving unhindered permission from the competent authorities in accordance with current laws and regulations.
3- Issuing a certificate of registration and employment in the Azfa Center.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fee for Persian language students for one course (80-100 hours) is 100 euros, excluding accommodation and meals. The tuition fee for in-person and online courses is the same. Non-Iranian students who have received the Persian Gulf Scholarship 1 upon admission are exempt from paying the Azfa Center tuition fee.
If Persian learners do not achieve the required passing score in a course, they must pay the full tuition for that course to repeat it.
Educational Levels
Levels of training include introductory, intermediate, and advanced. The specifications, hours, and costs for each course and level are determined based on the following table:
