The Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman is one of the youngest universities in Iran. The university ranks among the 8 top Iranian universities for its educational and research activities as well as its design and developement.The generous founder of the university, the late Mr. Alireza Afzalipour, donated almost all of his wealth to establish this scientific center. This would have been almost impossible in a remote region like Kerman, if it were not for his vision and enthusiasm. The university was granted permission to be established on August 9,1972 and started its academic activities formally in 1975, in 3 disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, and English; with 10 faculty members and 70 students.

The university is located in the south eastern part of Kerman, in an area of 500 hectares. At the present time, it has an enrollment of about 12500 students who are studying and doing research in 16 colleges and research institutes of the university. There is about 140,000 square meters physical space availble. There are about 100 different disciplines available for the students to choose from, which offers programs leading to B.A., B.Sc., M.A., M.Sc., D.V.M.,or Ph.D. degrees.There are 400 faculty members, and 1000 regular employees at the university.

• Department of Mathematics, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman