It launched its activities with 580 students to study in seven programs (Associate’s Degree) with an area of 5000 square meters.

In 1989 Semnan Higher Education Center started its work under new title of Semnan Higher Education Complex while it enhanced its Electronic & Civil programs to a Bachelor level.

It is situated in the Northeast part of the Semnan city with an area of 800 hectares.

Libraries, computer centers, sports halls, restaurants, coffee shop and several dormitories are other facilities of the university.

Since Semnan University is relatively young and newly established it is still under expansion and construction.