The first modern center for medical training in Iran was founded in 1851. It was a part of the institute for Higher Education (Dar-ol-Fonoon). The School of Medicine was established as a part of the University of Tehran in 1934.
TUMS is the oldest and the most well-known medical center in the I.R. of IRAN nationally as well as internationally. TUMS is one of the country’s top research universities, accepts applications from the most qualified students, has the largest Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation, Allied Medical Sciences, Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery schools in Iran, as well as over 100 specialized research centers such as Science and Technology in Medicine, Rheumatology, Auditory, Digestive Disease, Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Trauma, Hematology and Oncology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Reproductive Health, Urology, Immunology, and Asthma and Allergy.
TUMS has many teaching hospitals. This factor, along with the abilities and drive of its specialists, has made TUMS an important center with a high reputation in the region and Central Asia.
TUMS is a large university. One of the many advantages of its size is that it can offer a wide range of courses. Admission to TUMS is granted without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, handicap, or national origin. Residency and Fellowship programs are also offered to international students.