The University of Art is one of the accredited universities in Iran. Some parts of this university were established in 1979. Then in 1991 five different institutes of arts combined together and University of Art was founded. The University of Art is a major center for art education in Iran with an international reputation. It has the following seven faculties and one international campus in Tehran and Karaj: Applied Arts, Visual Arts, Theoretical Sciences & Art Studies, Conservation & Restoration, Cinema & Theater, Music, Architecture & Urban Planning and Farabi International Campus. Currently there are 4590 full time students, 152 full time faculty members, and 330 part time professors in this university. Tehran is the capital and the most important political and economic center of the country. It is situated in the central north of the country. Tehran’s population has been steadily rising and now it stands at above 12 million. the shape of the city has been heavily altered since the 1940‘s, with the city witnessing the erection of large modern public and governmental buildings, new parks, sports arenas, well equipped modern hospitals, universities and educational centers, theatres, museums, luxurious hotels and restaurants as well many other structures.