Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iran

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), founded in 1851 as Dar-ol-Fonoon , is the oldest and the most outstanding medical center and the symbol of higher education, research & treatment in Iran. With a history of more than 162 years, it stands as one of the most prestigious universities of medical sciences in the region. It brings together an extraordinary community of faculty, students and staff who provide state-of-the-art education, conduct groundbreaking research and take the lead in public service initiatives in Iran. It focuses on creating new therapies for a broad array of medical issues related to the community`s health and well-being. TUMS graduates and professional schools express the University`s commitment to research, rigorous standards, and innovative application of knowledge. TUMS is accredited by Accreditation Services for International Colleges (ASIC) as a PREMIER UNIVERSITY. TUMS consists of 12 Schools, more than 80 Research Centers, 15 Scientific Pivots,9 Educational and Health Research Stations in 9 provinces, 5 Technology Incubator Centers, 16 Hospitals with 7000 active beds and 44 libraries. It offers specialized undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Considering its research centers and its great potentials, TUMS is looking forward to establish mutually interested collaborations with well-known academic and research centers throughout the world. The University as the top research university receives an annual grant of over 15,000 billion Rials.