International Student Festival of HARKAT is the country’s largest student event. The festival is organized by Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran and hosted by different universities since 2008. The thought was to gather students from different parts of the world in a combination of a festival and an exhibition. The festival aims at encouraging student projects and activities, fostering inspiration and being a starting point for international cooperation amongst students. The Festival is open for students from all over the world and is a meeting platform for young people with different scientific and cultural backgrounds. It is a place where young people get to know each other, establish new friendships and discuss various topics, from different points of view. Participants will arrive at Tehran for pre-festival workshops and tours, and it will be followed by visit to Kashan. This year the festival will be hosted at historical city of Isfahan, cultural capital of Iran.

Festival participants take part in different workshops, which highlight collaboration and creativity. Several lectures and thematic meetings are arranged, where students of different universities of Iran present their activities and projects. Through workshops, close communication and cooperation, interactive lectures and various open activities, students will be able to gain new knowledge and exchange ideas.

Goals

Increase  student scientific activities and support and encourage it

Identify and appreciate the notable achievements students, students groups and associations

Exchange of  experience in scientific activities among students

Create a platform where students can easily cooperate and interact

The festival consists of exhibition, lectures, team working, walking tours, sport and cultural programs and also sightseeing excursions to natural and historical sites.

Benefits

Access to lectures by prominent international scholars and professionals, interactive discussions, simulations, and site visits

Opportunity to explore Iranian culture through immersive activities

Opportunity to interact with people from diverse nationality and cultural backgrounds

Free accommodation for the duration of the program

Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and coffee breaks

Visa Invitation Letter (if needed)

Networking opportunities

Gifts and Souvenirs

Flight Tickets

Visa Fees

Eligibilities

Young professionals and students of any nationality are eligible to apply

Age 18 to 38 years old

Able to communicate in English

All participants should present a student activity or project run by their self, their university or their group