Ahvaz Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences

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Ahvaz Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) is a prominent public institution in Iran, renowned for its comprehensive medical education and research. It is best known for its strong programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, consistently ranking among the top medical universities in the country. For international students, AJUMS offers various programs, often supported by its International Affairs Office, which assists with admissions, accommodation, and cultural integration. While the primary language of instruction is Persian, some postgraduate courses or specific modules may be offered in English, and Persian language training is usually provided. A distinctive characteristic is its historical lineage, tracing its intellectual roots back to the ancient Academy of Gundishapur, a major center of medical knowledge in antiquity.

Background

Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences (AJUMS) is a medical school in Khuzestan Province of Iran. Located in southwestern Iran in the city of Ahvaz, the university was established as a College of Medicine administered by the Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz in 1955, which itself was a revived reincarnation of the Academy of Gundishapur that existed in the same area in antiquity. The university separated and fell under the Ministry of Health and Medical Education of Iran in 1986. The university has 3 campuses in Ahvaz, Behbahan, and Abadan, and is constituted of 9 Schools, offering doctorate degrees in science and medicine in 27 fields. The university administers 8 public hospitals in the city of Ahvaz, and 20 other hospitals in the surrounding areas, as well as dozens of clinics scattered across the province.

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