Founded in 1974, the University of Kashan is the oldest institution of higher education in Kashan. At the time of its foundation, only undergraduate courses in Physics and Mathematics were offered. The current activities of the university are classified into four sections of education, research, development, and side activities. In educational section over 4500 students are studying in about 50 undergraduate and graduate fields.

• Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Kashan