Educational diplomacy, as a modern dimension of public diplomacy, has emerged in recent years as an effective tool for advancing national interests and representing state identities within the international system. Relying on its cultural, civilizational, religious, and scientific capacities, the Islamic Republic of Iran has utilized this instrument to strengthen its soft power and disseminate its identity patterns. Accordingly, the central research question is: What position does the educational diplomacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran hold in the process of disseminating and institutionalizing identity patterns in the international arena, and through what mechanisms does it pursue this objective?In response, the research hypothesis posits that through the purposeful utilization of tools such as attracting international students, granting scholarships, developing overseas academic activities, and promoting the Persian-Islamic language and culture, Iran's educational diplomacy is capable of contributing to the reproduction and consolidation of identity patterns and strengthening the country's soft power at regional and trans-regional levels. However, the realization of this goal remains contingent upon a coherent strategy and institutional coordination.The theoretical framework of this research is based on Joseph Nye’s Soft Power theory and the Constructivist approach in international relations, which emphasize the role of identity, discourse, and cultural attraction in the behavior of international actors. The findings indicate that Iran’s educational diplomacy possesses significant potential for transmitting identity meanings and values; nonetheless, challenges such as institutional inconsistency, structural limitations, and international political pressures have constrained its efficacy.