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Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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world rank  1974

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Overview

Founded in 1934, the Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Tehran (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Kish Island. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Iranian higher education institution. Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 90-year-old Iranian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Iranian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TUMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Tehran University of Medical Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) دانشگاه علوم پزشكي و خدمات بهداشتی، درمانی تهران
Acronym TUMS
Founded 1934
Motto The Way to the Future...
Colours White, blue and green
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University Location

Address Poursina St., Ghods St., Keshavarz Boulevard
Tehran
14176-53955 Tehran
Iran
Tehran University of Medical Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Phone Number +98 (21) 8889 6692
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Fax Number +98 (21) 8885 2654
Other locations Kish Island

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Tehran University of Medical Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Tehran University of Medical Sciences's admission information.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Tehran University of Medical Sciences a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences has more than 1200 international students.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs, Dameshgh St., Felestin St., Keshavarz Blvd
Tehran 14176-53955
(21) 8889 6692


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Tehran University of Medical Sciences.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Tehran University of Medical Sciences has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a public higher education institution.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Tehran University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Tehran University of Medical Sciences does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Tehran University of Medical Sciences's main facilities:


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Tehran University of Medical Sciences's main services:


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Tehran University of Medical Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Tehran University of Medical Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Tehran University of Medical Sciences's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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