University of Jiroft was established more than 30 years ago. Upon receiving the agreement from the Council for the Development of Higher Education, the university initiated its educational and research activities in 1988 as an academic college under the supervision of Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman,

The University of Jiroft began as an agriculture school. Upon receiving the formal licensing and permits, the university began its work as University of Jiroft in 2009, opening new feathers for research and investigation development in southern Kerman.

The university offers 42 bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. programs to 3764 undergraduate and graduate students within five faculties, significantly contributing to educating the elites and generating knowledge and technology in Iran.

With the aid of 120 full-time faculty members, not only has the university offered quality education, but also played a remarkable role in creating a dynamic research hub for promoting science and technology.

A high fraction of students graduated from University of Jiroft are accepted at other top state-universities, indicating the high quality of the education in this university.

University of Jiroft, as a society-oriented university, has always made sustainable development in southern Kerman a priory.

Through cooperative agreements with various universities, research centers, and administrative agencies, the university has been able to fulfil its duties in terms of meeting the national and regional requirements.