Join a student festival in Iran (Harkat)

The International Student Festival of Harkat is a large student event in Iran. It is organised by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran, in collaboration with partners such as the Western Asian Development Institute (WADI). The festival has been hosted by different Iranian universities over the years and brings together student projects through exhibition, networking, and educational activities.

Update for the new year

Update (December 2025): This page is kept as a general guide. Each edition has its own dates, host university, eligibility details, and application link. Please always follow the current call and application instructions published on the official channels listed in the contact details section below.

Benefits

• Opportunities to interact with students from different countries and backgrounds (online or in person, depending on the edition).
• Educational content and short courses may be offered (for example Persian language and culture, leadership, and soft skills).
• A certificate of participation may be provided, depending on the programme format and your participation.
• Some editions may include travel-related support or partial funding, but this is not guaranteed. Always confirm the current terms before applying.

More details

The International Student Festival of Harkat is a meeting platform for young people with different scientific and cultural backgrounds. It is designed to help students connect, share ideas, and present projects or activities they run individually or with a group.

The programme can include workshops, online sessions, and cultural activities. The exact format depends on the year and the host university.

Project categories

Project topics vary, but past calls have included (not limited to):

1. Environment conservation
2. Community-based and volunteer projects
3. Public health
4. SDGs and sustainable development
5. Cross-cultural and international projects
6. Change making
7. Entrepreneurship and innovation
8. Social problems

Eligibility

Eligibility rules can change each year. Previous editions mentioned requirements such as:

• Students, young professionals, and youth activists (current students and/or recent graduates, depending on the edition)
• Any nationality and any study field
• Age range may apply (a previous call mentioned 18 to 40)
• Able to communicate in English
• You should be ready to present a student activity or project run by you, your university, or your group

Please confirm the current eligibility rules on the official call page before you apply.

How to apply

Application steps can differ by edition. In general, you should expect something like:

1. Find the current call for the latest edition on the official festival channels (see contact details below).
2. Complete the official application form and prepare the requested materials (often a short project description, and sometimes a short introduction video).
3. Follow any instructions about language, format, deadlines, and where to submit.

Tip: If you see old shortened links from previous years, do not rely on them. Always use the newest form published on official channels.

A little bit about WADI

WADI (Western Asian Development Institute) presents itself as an organisation that creates education and adventure opportunities for youths and students and has supported international student activities in previous editions.

CONTACT DETAILS 📩

Go to the Festival section

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