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.