Reestablishing diplomatic ties with Iran laying the ground for higher education exchange

Iran and the U.S. had numerous academic ties prior to 1979. Academics are beginning to resurrect arrangements for exchanges and other academic partnerships. The joint engineering degree program partnering Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis and University of Tehran is one example to come out of the gate quickly. While bringing Iranian students to the U.S. may be an easy way to get started, study or research abroad by U.S. students may be hindered by continuing concerns over diplomatic issues between the two countries.