In the Name of God
This Agreement is entered into between Danesh Gostar Kooh Noor Institute (hereinafter referred to as the “Institute”), registered under Registration No. 26789 with the General Department for the Registration of Companies and Non-Commercial Institutions, holding License No. 42/10386609, located at: Unit 23, 8th Floor, Pasargad Administrative Complex, 7th Western Boostan Street, Hazrat Abolfazl (PBUH) Street, Marzdaran Boulevard, Ashrafi Esfahani Expressway, Tehran, Tel: 021-45131, licensed on 1403/07/10 by the Supervisory Working Group for Student Recruitment Services Abroad, of the one part,
and
Mr./Ms.:
Son/Daughter of:
Birth Certificate No.:
Place of Birth:
Date of Birth:
National ID No.:
Telephone:
Mobile:
Address:
(hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”), of the other part.
This Agreement is concluded under the following terms and conditions and in accordance with the Directive on the Supervision of the Activities of Student Recruitment Service Institutions and Companies Abroad. Pursuant to Article 10 of the Civil Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon both the Applicant and the Institute.
Article 1 – Subject Matter of the Agreement
The subject matter of this Agreement consists of one or more of the following services selected by the Applicant:
1.1 Consultation:
Providing comprehensive consultation and information regarding the destination country, including the conditions for continuing education in the selected country, the requested university, field of study, academic level, tuition and other costs, visa requirements, and any other information that would ordinarily influence the Applicant’s decision.
1.2 Obtaining University Admission:
Obtaining admission from foreign universities approved by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, in the country, university, field of study, and academic level (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral) requested by the Applicant.
1.3 Student Visa:
Obtaining a student visa.
1.4 University Enrollment:
Completing the Applicant’s enrollment at the university and providing all information requested by the Applicant regarding the university’s rules and regulations.
1.5 Accommodation:
Providing transportation, accommodation, suitable housing arrangements in accordance with the Applicant’s request, and orientation services in the country of study.
Article 2 – Term of the Agreement
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date of its execution and shall continue for a maximum of three (3) months for obtaining university admission, a maximum of six (6) months for obtaining a student visa, and a maximum of six (6) months for completing final enrollment at the selected university and/or any prerequisite program required for admission.
Note:
In countries where the issuance of a student visa requires more than six (6) months, the term of this Agreement may be extended upon prior notice to the Applicant.
Article 3 – Contract Amount
The contract amount shall be in accordance with the Scholarship Student Allowance Schedule approved by the Council of Ministers and published on the official websites of the aforementioned ministries. The fees applicable to the various services under this Agreement shall be made available for the Applicant’s review when visiting the Institute.
Note:
In all cases where the Institute is obligated to refund payments received, regardless of whether such payments were made in Iranian Rials or in a foreign currency, the Institute shall refund exactly the same amount and in the same currency as originally received.
3.1 Consultation Fee:
IRR 500,000 (Fifty Thousand Tomans) per consultation session.
3.2 University Admission Fee:
For obtaining admission to a university approved by the General Office of Graduates of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology or the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the fee shall not exceed 10% of one month’s scholarship allowance for a single scholarship student in the destination country, calculated at the prevailing Rial exchange rate.
3.3 Student Visa Fee:
The fee shall not exceed 12% of one month’s scholarship allowance for a single scholarship student in the destination country, calculated at the prevailing Rial exchange rate.
3.4 University Enrollment Fee:
The fee shall not exceed 12% of one month’s scholarship allowance for a single scholarship student in the destination country.
3.5 Transportation, Accommodation, and Initial Settlement Fee:
The fee shall not exceed 12% of one month’s scholarship allowance for a single scholarship student.
3.6 In accordance with the fee calculation schedule approved by the Supervisory Working Group, the total amount of this Agreement, including its Rial equivalent, shall be:
IRR …………………………….
3.7 Institute’s Service Fee in the Event of Obtaining a Scholarship or Financial Aid:
3.7.1 If a full scholarship (including both tuition and living allowance) is obtained for the entire period of study, the Institute shall be entitled to receive 70% of one month’s scholarship allowance for a single scholarship student plus 10% of the first semester tuition fee.
3.7.2 If a scholarship covering half of the period of study is obtained, the Institute shall be entitled to receive 10% of one month’s scholarship allowance for a single scholarship student plus 10% of the first semester tuition fee.
Note:
The tuition fee shall be determined based on supporting documentary evidence and with the mutual consent of the Parties.
3.8 If the Applicant has independently obtained university admission and the Institute is responsible solely for obtaining the student visa, but fails to obtain the visa within the prescribed period, the Institute shall refund all visa-related fees to the Applicant after deducting any non-refundable expenses.
3.9 If the Institute is responsible for obtaining both university admission and the student visa but fails to obtain the student visa, the Institute shall refund the applicable fees in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Article 4 – Payment Schedule
The contract amount shall be paid in two installments:
4.1 Ten percent (10%) of the Institute’s service fee shall be paid upon execution of this Agreement.
4.2 The remaining balance of the contract amount shall be paid upon the full performance of the Institute’s contractual obligations.
Article 5 – Obligations of the Institute
5.1 The Institute shall provide complete, accurate, and documented information regarding the conditions for pursuing education abroad and the procedures for evaluating the academic credentials required by the destination university.
5.2 The Institute shall provide complete and accurate information regarding applicable regulations, living expenses, accommodation, university requirements, and any other information requested by the Applicant that is relevant to the services under this Agreement.
5.3 The Institute shall review the Applicant’s submitted documents to determine their compatibility with the intended field of study and the Applicant’s eligibility to continue their education in accordance with the academic regulations of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
Note:
After examining the original documents and verifying them against the certified copies, the Institute shall return the original documents to the Applicant.
5.4 The Institute shall obtain university admission exclusively from reputable universities approved by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology or the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.
5.5 The Institute shall bear no responsibility for the Applicant’s withdrawal from studies, dismissal from the university, issues arising from military service obligations, or any travel restrictions imposed by the authorities of either the country of origin or the destination country.
5.6 The Institute shall notify the Applicant in writing of all matters set forth in Articles 3 and 4 of this Agreement.
5.7 If the Institute fails to fulfill its contractual obligations, it shall, in addition to refunding the applicable fees (except in the circumstances specified in Clauses 3.8 and 3.9), pay the Applicant a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount.
5.8 If the Applicant withdraws from the Agreement before any service related to a particular activity has commenced, seventy percent (70%) of the amount received for that activity shall be refunded.
5.9 This Agreement may be executed only by the authorized license holder of the Institute. The transfer or assignment of the operating license is prohibited in accordance with the applicable regulations.
5.10 The Institute shall upload the signed copy of this Agreement to the SAJAD System.
Article 6 – Obligations and Responsibilities of the Applicant
6.1 The Applicant shall submit all required documents accurately and within the prescribed deadlines.
6.2 The Applicant shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of this Agreement. Failure to make payment shall entitle the Institute to terminate this Agreement.
6.3 The costs of document translation, university enrollment, university application processing fees, embassy visa fees, and airfare shall be borne by the Applicant.
Article 7 – Termination of the Agreement
7.1 If the Applicant submits forged, false, or misleading documents, the Institute shall have the right to terminate this Agreement unilaterally without any obligation to refund the fees received.
Note:
If the Institute has doubts regarding the authenticity of any document, it shall submit the document to the Secretariat of the Supervisory Working Group for review.
7.2 If the Institute fails to perform its contractual obligations, the Applicant shall have the right to terminate this Agreement unilaterally, and the Institute shall refund one hundred percent (100%) of all payments received, together with an additional ten percent (10%) penalty.
Article 8 – Force Majeure
If circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the Parties arise, including unforeseen and unavoidable events that prevent the performance of this Agreement, the execution of the Agreement shall be suspended or deemed terminated. Any resulting losses or damages shall be determined by mutual agreement of the Parties.
Article 9 – Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall first be resolved through negotiation between the Parties.
If no settlement is reached, the dispute shall be referred to the Secretariat of the Supervisory Working Group and the Dispute Resolution Board.
If the dispute remains unresolved, either Party may refer the matter to the competent judicial authorities.
Article 10 – Addresses of the Parties
All correspondence relating to this Agreement shall be sent by registered mail to the addresses specified at the beginning of this Agreement.
Note:
If either Party changes its address, it shall notify the other Party in writing within one (1) week of such change.
Article 11 – Copies of the Agreement
This Agreement, consisting of eleven (11) Articles and six (6) Notes, has been executed in two (2) original counterparts and signed and exchanged by the Parties on ……………………….. Both counterparts shall have equal legal validity and effect.
Name of the Institute’s License Holder:
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Seal and Signature:
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Date:
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Applicant’s Full Name:
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Signature:
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Date:
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