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University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

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Unique university in Iran and the region in the field of mental health founded in 1992¹

The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR; Persian: دانشگاه علوم توانبخشی و سلامت اجتماعی, romanized: Daneshgah-e olum-e tavanbakhshi va salamat-e ejtemaei) is a public university in Tehran, Iran. The university has three faculties including rehabilitation sciences, behavioural sciences, and educational sciences and social welfare. It is a specialized university in the fields of rehabilitation, welfare, social health, and mental health.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Origins

The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences was established on 9 Aban 1371 SH, corresponding to November 1, 1992, based on the approval of the Council for the Expansion of Medical Sciences Universities of Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education. According to the university, it was established to respond to national needs in rehabilitation, social health and mental health, and to train specialist human resources in these areas. Its academic activity began with the establishment of the Department of Social Work.

Milestones

The university was formerly known in Persian as دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی. In 1399 SH, following the 280th session of the Council for the Expansion of Medical Sciences Universities, held on 13 Bahman 1399, and with the approval of the then Minister of Health, Saeed Namaki, its Persian name was changed to دانشگاه علوم توانبخشی و سلامت اجتماعی.

Development

After its initial activity in social work education, the university expanded through the development of additional academic departments, research centers and clinical-service facilities. Its current academic organization includes the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, the Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, and the Faculty of Social Health.

Recent strategic direction

In recent years, the university has positioned its activities around three main fields: rehabilitation sciences, social health and mental health. Its current work includes education, applied research, clinical and community-oriented services, interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-relevant activity in fields related to rehabilitation, social welfare, mental health, ageing, addiction studies and health in emergencies and disasters.

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Educational, Welfare, and Campus Facilities

Location

The main campus of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences is located in northern Tehran, in the Evin/Velenjak area, on Daneshjoo Boulevard, Koodakyar Dead End. The university is also affiliated with clinical and educational facilities, including Rofeideh Rehabilitation Hospital, Razi Psychiatric Hospital, and Ibn Sina Complex Rehabilitation Center.[1][2][3]

Main buildings and facilities

The university's main campus includes administrative, academic, research, educational and student-service buildings, including the Presidency Building, Farabi Building, Ibn Sina Building, Ghadir Building, Shahid Ahmadi Roshan Amphitheatre and the Central Library.[4][5][6]

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The Presidency Building houses university administrative offices. The Farabi Building is used for academic, research and event-related activities, including meetings, workshops and seminars. The Ibn Sina Building is used for student and educational administration, while the Ghadir Building houses the Student Counselling Center. The Shahid Ahmadi Roshan Amphitheatre is used for conferences and university events.[7]

The Central Library is part of the university's learning and research infrastructure. University library materials state that the Central Library was established in 1371 SH, occupies about 500 square metres, and holds printed and electronic Persian and non-Persian books, dissertations and research reports.

Educational and research facilities

The university's educational and research facilities support teaching, clinical training, research and continuing academic activities. These include educational administration offices, the Education Development Center, academic departments, research centers, laboratories, clinical training sites, the Central Library and digital-library services.

Student welfare and services

Student welfare services are coordinated mainly through the Office of Student and Cultural Affairs. These services include dormitory administration, student welfare support, nutrition services, transportation, counselling and mental-health services, cultural activities and student sports.

The university provides dormitory accommodation as part of its student welfare services. University student materials list five student dormitories, alongside welfare services such as student loans, insurance-related support, student employment, nutrition services, transportation and counselling.

Sports and recreational facilities

The university's physical education office is responsible for physical education courses, student sports competitions, training sessions, sports camps and participation in national medical-sciences student sports events. Student sports activities include futsal, football, volleyball, badminton, chess, table tennis, athletics, darts and physical fitness.

Research Institutes and Centers

The research institutes and centers of the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences constitute one of the principal pillars of the university's scientific development and evidence-based research activities within its specialized fields. They play an important role in advancing interdisciplinary knowledge, conducting applied research, and responding to the health needs of society. The university comprises one research institute and several active research centers in various areas of rehabilitation, mental health, and social health.

Social Health Research Institute

The Social Health Research Institute is one of the university's strategic research bodies. It conducts interdisciplinary research in the fields of social health, social problems, social policy, and the improvement of population health indicators. Drawing on the university's academic resources and collaborating with executive and research institutions, the institute contributes to the production of scientific evidence and the development of practical solutions for improving social health.

Research Centers

Social Welfare Management Research Center official website

Social Determinants of Health Research Center official website

Substance Abuse and Dependence Research Center official website

Health in Emergency and Disaster Research Center official website

Other Research Centers

Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center official website

Genetics Research Center official website

Aging Research Center official website

Psychosis Research Center official website

Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center official website