Islam va Pazhuheshhaye Tarbiyati

Following the Islamic Revolution, there emerged a need for transformative change in universities. Despite the implementation of diverse policies, this transformation has yet to materialize, as Iranian universities continue to align with global frameworks. This is evidenced by international rankings which implicitly show that not only the structure of universities but also their academic and research activities adhere to global standards. Conversely, the ineffectiveness of universities in addressing societal challenges has drawn criticism, even from academics, with some describing the current state as a "crisis of higher education." Using the broad definition of science in the Islamic culture, which encompasses modern disciplines, in this article, we propose the idea of an "Education-Centered University." This model aims to revolutionize Iranian universities by reorienting their existing structures and activities with minimal systemic disruption. This study introduces the idea of education-centered university which is grounded in complex systems theory.