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Welcome to the British Council Iran website

We connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and aim to build lasting relationships between the UK and Iran.

Our Newsletters

Keep up to date with global news and local events on English language or hear the latest on Education in the UK and scholarships by subscribing to our Talking English or our newly launched Education Enews.

Iran/UK Research Partnerships

The British Council Iran has launched a new initiative to promote collaboration between universities in Britain and Iran. There are currently 45 joint research projects between universities in the two countries, supported by the British Council Iran. Find out more

Our History

Read about how we developed from small beginnings in the 1930s to become the major international organisation that we are today.

Visit Britain

CULTURE LAB UK

Your guide to the UK

British Council Iran Holidays

			NEWS

Check out the EDUTEX education exhibition at Tehran Grand Hotel. Hold counselling sessions with the Universities of Sheffield and Southampton in Tehran Find out how

Check our Newsletters for the latest in Education and English Language Subscribe

			Notice

We are open from Sunday to Thursday, 09.00 to 16.00.

For the foreseeable future, we are not holding exams for reasons beyond our control, however, all requests for IELTS extra Test Report Forms are dealt with by Cambridge. Find out more

		Education
We can offer advice, by prior appointment, on your study opportunities and help you to use a range of resources to find a suitable course and institution. We can also help you to fund your studies through a variety of scholarships. Find out more

		Exams
We are unable to accept enrolments and to register for future examinations. The British Council regrets any inconvenience that this may cause to our customers. Find out more

		Science
We keep you up-to-date with the latest scientific developments through our events, projects and online resources. We can also provide you with information about our science activities in Iran Find out more

		Discover Iran
Iran is one of the world’s great civilizations. It is home to some spectacular historic cities, architectural remains, glorious mountains and landscapes. Find out more

		Arts and culture
We work to make partnerships in the arts that show genuine respect for the cultures of Iran and the UK. We support the growth of exchanges in areas such as museum studies, the history of architecture and conservation of monuments. Find out more

What's new?

		Would you like to be informed of our events via e-mail? Find out more

ESRV Programme

We are pleased to announce that our EXPLORATORY SCIENCE RESEARCH VISIT (ESRV) programme has reopened to applications since June 2007. To apply read on

Check Out cubed in May

Visit cubed to find out about the ‘child-like’ robot, discover a supercomputer and read about a sustainable car called the LIFECar, whose only emission is water.

New resource for Science Communication in UK

Helping you communicate science with professional networks, up-to-date information and links to the latest ideas.

Two New Resources added to Athens Database

Oxford Collection and Credo Reference: the latest for Athens members. Read on to see what Athens is and how you can join Free

New Fellowships open to Iranian academics

BA - AHRC - ESRC Visiting Fellowships 2007/2008 open to Iran. Applicants must be of postdoctoral or equivalent status.

New Education Newsletter Launched

See how you can subscribe to receive monthly updates on the latest UK study opportunities, scholarships and much more.

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