Tehran University of Medical Sciences

About Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Iran's top medical university founded 1851 (Dar ol-Fonoon), with 11,543 students and 1,815 faculty. ASIC UK accredited. Operates the National Museum of Medical Sciences History. ARWU ranked 401-500 (2025).

Key Highlights

• ASIC UK Accredited
• ARWU 401-500 (2025)
• 1,815 faculty
• 13 research institutes
• National Museum of Medical Sciences History
• THE 501-600 (2026)

Accreditations & Recognition

Degrees from this university are recognised by the above bodies. Always verify with the relevant authority in your home country.

Faculties & Departments

Campus Life

55-acre urban campus adjacent to University of Tehran on Enghelab Ave, with 10 schools, virtual school, and 13 research institutes with 100+ research centres.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

TUMS Relief Scholarship — reduced tuition for all undergraduate programmes for this academic session, based on the GPA and scores of your previous degrees. Once admitted, the reduced rate is fixed for your whole course: M.D. drops from $10,000 to $5,000–7,500 per year, D.D.S. from $7,500 to $3,300–4,500, Pharm.D. from $6,500 to $3,000, and B.Sc. programmes from $3,000 to $2,000. TUMS Scholarship — a tuition-waiver award for top talented applicants, applied for inside the online application form by choosing "TUMS Scholarship" as your source of funding. It is assessed on previous academic performance, a valid English certificate (IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 69 or TOEFL PBT 525 — only IELTS and TOEFL are accepted), and official academic, art or sport achievements or publications. The award covers part of the education fee; the remainder is paid by the student. There is no application fee at TUMS — the online application form is free and open all year round, and applying about 6 months before your intended intake is recommended.