Iran has a network of private, public, and state-affiliated universities offering degrees in higher education. State-run universities of Iran are under the direct supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and Ministry of Health and Medical Education. According to article 3 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran guarantees "free education and physical training for everyone at all levels, and the facilitation and expansion of higher education." IANI representatives say that academics in Iran are "ultimately directed by the regime and military when it comes to specific areas of research". Rana Dadpour, who taught at an Iranian university, said that certain areas of research are directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and could be employed for "surveillance or military purposes".
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences is one of the three medical universities in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It began in 1961 with the establishment of the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry. Following the merging of some of the treatment and educational units and organizations affiliated with the then-Ministry of Health and “Melli University” in 1986, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences began its activities independently.
The Islamic Azad University is a private university system headquartered in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the largest comprehensive systems of universities in the world. Besides Iran, the university has international satellite branches in countries such as Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon and the United Kingdom.
Sirjan is a city in the Central District of Sirjan County, Kerman province, in the south of Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The city is 960 km (600 mi) from the Iranian capital of Tehran, and 175 km (109 mi) from the provincial capital of Kerman. It is known for its pistachios, Kilim and its wind towers, locally known as Bādgir-e Chopoqi.
Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) (Persian: دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی درمانی ایران, Danushgah-e 'lum-e Pezeshki-ye vâ Xedâmat-e Behedashti-ye Dârmani-ye Iran) is a high ranked medical university in Iran. Located in Tehran, it was founded in 1974 under the name The Imperial Medical Center. The school was state operated, and its current reincarnation trains 9,000 students in the medical field.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) is the largest and most highly ranked medical university of Iran. In September 2008, Iran's Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education, Lankarani, called TUMS a pioneer in research throughout the country with a noticeable lead over its peers.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) is a public medical school located in Shiraz, Iran. Since its inauguration in 1946, SUMS has always been ranked among top medical schools in Iran.
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences also known as Medical University of Isfahan (MUI) is a university specializing in basic medical sciences, clinical science, and health services, located in Isfahan, Iran.
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (TUOMS) is public medical sciences university located in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province, Iran. It is ranked as one of Iran's top medical school, with more than 5000 students.
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences (RUMS), is located in the city of Rafsanjan in Kerman Province, south central of Iran.
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) is a medical school in Khuzestan Province of Iran.
Ardabil University of Medical Sciences is a medical university in Ardabil Province of Iran established in 1993. This university has over than 3400 students are studying in six Schools in Ardabil city including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing & Midwifery, health and international Pardis schools. In addition, there are two academic units in other cities of Ardabil province including, nursing college of Germi, health educational institution of Meshkinshahr.
Urmia University of Medical Sciences, is a medical school in Urmia, West Azarbaijan, Iran.
Arak University of Medical Sciences is an Iranian medical school located in Arak, Iran. This university is the main health care provider in Markazi province. After getting the required permissions for the founding of Arak School of Medicine in 1987, in February 1988 School of Medical Sciences commenced its activities.
Habibollah Hedayat (2013–1917), known as the father of modern nutrition sciences of Iran, is the founder of the National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute (NNFTRI) and Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science (FNFS) in Iran. His pioneering work in nutrition sciences over the past 50 years, inspired by humanistic values and views, has been recognized by the Iranian academic community, industry and governmental organizations, as well as international food and nutrition authorities.
Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (JUMS), is a public medical university located in the city of Jahrom, Fars Province, south of Iran. Jums was established in 1977 and currently is the second top medical university in the province. The university has three faculties, four hospitals and six research centres with more than 1200 students and 120 faculty staffs. This university has the most medical and healthcare facilities in Fars province after Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.
Jiroft University of Medical Sciences is a medical sciences university in Jiroft, Kerman, Iran. The university has four schools including medicine, health, para-medicine, and nursing & midwifery.
Bam University of Medical Sciences is a medical sciences university in Bam, Kerman, Iran. The university has three school including medicine, health, and nursing & midwifery.
