For International students, the Islamic Seminary offers two programs:
(1) Long-term
(2) Short-term (structured courses spanning over a limited timeframe)

Long-term programs are of two types:
(1) Howza system
(2) Non-Howza system

In Howza system, students cover Levels 1-5 (Ijtihad).
In non-Howza system, students cover 2-year diploma, degree course, post-graduate course and doctorate in Islamic sciences.

Islamic Republic of Iran’s Education Ministry issues the official degree at the completion of the requirements of the education program.

Yes, you can attend short courses offered by several Islamic Institutes, colleges, and universities. For example, Al-Hikmah institute is responsible for holding many such courses in different languages. http://istes.miu.ac.ir/

While the country’s law may include provision for such an arrangement, generally non-Iranians do not get Iran’s citizenship.

The children of non-Iranian parents who are born in Iran can apply for citizenship when they grow up here. Conditions apply. Please seek legal consultancy for further information.

Yes, Iran has a decent 4G internet service.

Typical home internet speed is 7 Mbps.

4G internet is available on mobile phones as well.

Yes, you can purchase and drive a car or motorcycle. However, if you wish to drive, you’ll first need to get a driver’s license and then purchase a car or motorcycle. This is unlikely to happen within your first 6 months to a year in Qom. To start with we would recommend the public transportation services.