Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, also known as Gorgan University, is a public university located in the historic city of Gorgan, in Golestan province, Iran. It was founded in 1957 as the Junior College of Forestry and Range Management and, over the years, it evolved into a specialised agricultural university. In 1992, it was officially upgraded to Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

The university offers various faculties, including animal science, agricultural management, fisheries and environmental sciences, food science and technology, forest science, plant production, rangeland and watershed management, water and soil engineering, and wood and paper engineering.

Gorgan University publishes several academic journals, covering topics such as aquatics research, lignocellulosic products, plant production, environmental resources research and poultry science.

Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources offers on-campus housing for students. The university aims to provide a convenient and comfortable living environment to enhance the college experience. There are two dormitories, one for men and one for women, located near the city centre, allowing easy access to all facilities.

The campus also offers a vibrant athletics programme, with various sports activities available for students and staff. On-campus facilities include a swimming pool, football pitch, chess area, shooting range, wellness and fitness club and squash court.

The university also participates in an exchange student programme with Astrakhan State University in Russia.